Senior Project Manager - Walden University

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden is a B Corporation with a mission to provide a diverse community of career professionals who have the opportunity to transform themselves as scholar-practitioners to positively affect social change. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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This role will be onsite 3 days a week.

This position manages multiple projects and implementation activities throughout Adtalem Global Education as well as other divisions as necessary. Assists in projects typically focused on managing activities associated with new, changed and discontinued programs, locations, policies and other business initiatives. Will work in conjunction with other functional groups, Business Analysts, and technical 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes projects to determine functions and resources involved, implications to the Business, and issues.

• Identifies necessary approvals related to planning and implementation activities. Provides guidance to business leaders on how to seek approvals.

• Researches and interprets policies, guidelines, etc. and incorporates these into implementation plans and execution efforts.

• Conducts project prioritization efforts based on various factors including revenue goals, resource scheduling, marketing and recruitment window (“runway”), process readiness, etc. Makes recommendations on resulting priority sequences.

• Ensures implementation of prescribed regulatory compliance/accreditation requirements, academic policies, student disclosure requirements, student finance regulations and policies, catalog and website policies, policies and procedures for marketing, recruitment, IT, career services, operations, etc., and other critical policy requirements.

• Assesses readiness of all items required for approval (e.g., OK-to-Recruit or other official communiqué) and recommends their approval to the appropriate senior officer.

• Initiates, authors and provides thorough and timely communications regarding the planning and status of multiple projects to Implementation Team members and appropriate stakeholders.

• Analyzes and researches issues and problems; identifies and recommends solutions; implements.

• As Central Services representative, actively participates on Product Steering Committee and related work.

• Manages project teams and related implementation activities according to project plans in a matrix organization.

• Coaches and develops team members in support of the achievement of the project.

• Manages other projects as assigned by Central Services management.

• Communicates project progress and issues to clients, especially related to impact of changes in project resources, scheduling, scope and delivery.

• Works closely with the groups involved to ensure smooth implementation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Master's degree in business or project management desirable.
• 5+ years of full lifecycle project management experience including knowledge of PMBOK or other equivalent methodology.
• Experience in an academic enterprise is definitely a plus.
• 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.
• Portfolio Management Professional (PMP) desired Preferred

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $68637.22 and $124230.14. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• 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
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation