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The Senior Manager, Project Management is responsible for leading a team of project managers who lead multiple highly complex project initiatives consisting of one or more project teams across the institution or vertical. This person will work closely with key stakeholders including, but not limited to, Senior Management, Business Sponsors, IT and project team staff. They have responsibility for overall scheduling, budgeting and timeline management. The Senior Manager, Project Management will also manage other resources (as appropriate) to ensure project delivery in support of business and project objectives. This position will oversee all accreditation, academic, marketing, financial, real estate and IT implementation activities within the scope of assigned initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Lead business growth initiatives across the institution or vertical using project management and Six Sigma process improvement tools and methodologies
Lead a team of project managers
Develop and refine processes and reports that lead to new academic programs or offerings, new IT systems, business innovation, competitive advantage, efficiencies/savings, and customer service improvements
Manage multiple business projects according to plan
measure, monitor, and report progress
Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Prepare business cases, project charter documents and white papers to define and provide the rationale for programs/initiatives
Partner with IT,institution or vertical project teams involved in defining, developing, acquiring and implementing new information tools, or refinements to existing systems
Develop detailed project plans that contain key activities, timelines, and resource requirements needed to achieve project objectives while adhering to the defined project processes
Coordinate and manage all projects related to campus construction, remodeling, or real estate-related capital expenditures
Manage project and process improvement teams and related implementation activities according to project plans in a matrix organization
Negotiate, manage, and balance use of IT and other internal resources
Coach and develop team members
Pro-actively manage and coordinate a diverse team to resolve project issues or barriers
Escalate as necessary to appropriate business or senior management
Communicate project progress and issues to Senior Management and stakeholders
Completes other duties as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements:
BS/BA degree required
Master's Degree Preferred
8+ years of full lifecycle project management experience or equivalent management experience
Six Sigma background or training
Experience in an academic enterprise
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 resources
Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision and direction
Proficient with project management practices and tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and determine effective business and alternative solutions
Strong process improvement experience
Demonstrate initiative and ability to advance projects while managing multiple initiatives
Capability to influence and instill credibility in sponsors, peers and subordinates by meeting project milestones, deadlines and budget
Understanding of project financial management and IT implications and operational considerations
PMP certification
What we offer:
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
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