Project Manager (HQ1158)

Company Description

Walden

Walden University is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE). More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree online at Walden. The university offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, hlcommission.org.

For more information, please visit WaldenU.edu and WaldenFacts.com.

Adtalem Global Education believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we can work flexibly. Depending on your location, this role may be hybrid or remote.

• REMOTE – If you live over 50 miles from Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL, this role is remote. However, occasional office visits may be required based on business needs, with advance communication for such requests.
• HYBRID – If you reside within 50 miles of Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL this role is hybrid, requiring office presence three days a week (Tue, Wed, Thu), with the rest of the workweek spent working from home.

Job Description

The Project Manager reports to the Director, Learning, Development & Transformation, supporting learning and development efforts within the university’s Enrollment and Student Succes departments. This position works closely with functional groups, and staff to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of solutions in support of business goals and objectives. The individual also works closely with project owners, consultants, and other third-party vendors, when necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes project requirements; includes investigating project needs in various functional areas, and identifying resources required.
• Develops detailed project plans that develop key activities, timelines, and resource requirements needed to achieve project objectives while adhering to an appropriate systematic development process.
• Initiates efforts to advance the project; tracks and documents completion of work plan activities.
• Manages multiple projects according to plan, measures, monitors, and reports progress at defined points to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Identifies and addresses obstacles; pursues resolution through task modification, sequencing, and re-sourcing to maintain progress. Communicates project progress and potential issues to stakeholders, making recommendations for improvement.
• Guides project teams and related implementation activities according to project plans in a matrix organization.
• Provides feedback to the project team members, as appropriate.
• Establishes, creates, and executes communication plans related to initiative rollout.
• Works closely with the groups involved to ensure smooth implementation.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  A minimum of 5-7 years of full lifecycle project management experience including knowledge of PMBOK or other equivalent methodology.
• BS/BA degree required · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and determine effective business and alternative solutions.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to advance projects while managing multiple initiatives. · Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and work in a fast paced environment with many initiatives.
• Ability to manage a variety of business and vendor resources.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision and direction.
• Proficient with project management practices and tools.
• Capability to influence and instill credibility in sponsors, peers and subordinates by meeting project milestones, deadlines and budget.
• Experience in an academic enterprise is definitely a plus, Learning and Development function strongly preferred.
• Proficiency creating and managing project plans in Monday.com or similar platform.

EEO

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