Senior Manager, Project & Vendor Management

• 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

• BS/BA degree required
• 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

Master's Degree Preferred

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Eligible to participate in an annual incentive program