Project Manager - IT for Academic Enterprise Enrollment (AEE) at Arizona State University
TEMPE, AZ 85287
About the Job
Project Manager - IT for Academic Enterprise Enrollment (AEE)
Arizona State University
Admission Services
Campus: Tempe
100244BR
Job Description
We are seeking candidates who are compelled by the ASU Charter. They believe that innovation in higher education is possible when an institution places students at the center of their operations and strategy.
These positions works closely and collaboratively with stakeholders to plan, direct, organize, and execute against project requirements; identifies and acquires necessary resources and coordinates efforts by all parties to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes in accordance with sponsoring source's expectations.
The ideal candidates must have a reputation for proactive and quick problem solving, ability to work both independently and in team settings, diplomacy, and an ability to focus on objectives in an environment where projects compete for priority. These candidates should be comfortable with handling multiple projects with project outcomes that relate to each other and to long-term goals of the university.
Salary Range
$68,000-$82,000 per year; DOE
Close Date
22-April-2024
Essential Duties
- Plans, develops, implements, and manages a project team through complete task definitions and work requirement identification and assignments
- Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes; identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s).
- Ability to utilize agile and waterfall methodologies where appropriate and recommend which method is best for a given project. Also determines how best to blend methodologies to manage unique projects and meet goals.
- Establishes and continually monitors/manages project expectations with team; assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness
- Prepares and maintains all project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes.
- Responds to all inquiries regarding project status; prepares and responds to all regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance
- Manages, coaches, and supervises all project team members both internal and contracted to ensure optimal outcomes; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success.
- Works collaboratively with stakeholders, leadership, and other related staff to define and identify all required project infrastructure including, but not limited to: space, build/reconfiguration of facilities, equipment, technology and infrastructure to ensure timely availability for successful launch and ongoing project operations.
- Prepares all post-project reports, budget allocations and summaries/filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties.
- Comfortable communicating with all members of a project including staff, management, and executive leadership.
- Candidates should understand risks to project outcomes and show ability to manage the project to avoid or adapt to challenges to project plan.
- Ability to quickly research topics in order to facilitate innovative projects that may be in new knowledge areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience; 1 of which are in project management, or any equivalent combination of experience and /or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Desired Qualifications
- Evidence of a Project Management certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional in Project Management (PPM), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or SAFe Agilist would be an asset.
- Experience with teams working on distributed software systems and cloud infrastructure.
- Education domain knowledge especially in Higher Education processes is preferred.
- Experience working with solutions in highly regulated industries (e.g., Healthcare, Finance).
Working Environment
Hybrid - onsite and work from home (WFH)
Department Statement
In support of the university’s mission and goals, Academic Enterprise Enrollment creates, promotes and institutionalizes the broadest possible awareness of ASU as the New American University by utilizing a variety of data-informed strategies to enroll a diverse student population representative of the vision of Arizona State University. AEE brings discipline to the formulation of enrollment strategy and the refinement of enrollment processes, and is an effective collaborator with our college and school colleagues and other enrollment partners within the Academic Enterprise, Knowledge Enterprise and Learning Enterprise. AEE is comprised of the following units: Academic Enterprise Communications; Admission Services; Financial Aid and Scholarship Services; University Registrar Service; the Pat Tillman Veterans Center; and the International Student and Scholar Center.
Academic Enterprise Enrollment Core Values:
- Make the human connection: We commit to listen, offer empathy and show compassion.
- Drive success with teamwork: We solve problems with collaboration and creativity.
- Promote a thriving community: we recognize work-life balance and embrace our individual differences.
- Go above and beyond: We share our time, talents and expertise to make an impact in all that we do.
- See the extraordinary through our efforts: We support those who are pursuing their dreams.
- Lead with respect and positive intent in every situation: We communicate openly, genuinely, and with transparency.
ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
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