Senior Manager, Project Management

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Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution
• Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation.
• Develop best practices and training to the organization to improve current processes.
• Coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity.
• Consult with project/program leads to help them conduct risk assessments and ensure project timelines and deliverables are hit.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to manage teams in completing time-sensitive large-scale projects
• Mindset for continuous transformation of PMO processes/ tools to stay relevant
• Strong business and project leadership skills; assertive and diplomatic, able to manage up and down the organization with influence, willing to hold others accountable
• Excellent communication and listening skills; ability to step away from the details and share the big picture impact
• Dynamic problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Superior project timeline development, risk assessment, and prioritization skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a strong bias for action
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Jira, and other management tools
• Demonstrated success in change management and organizational transformation
• Ability to define, articulate and achieve organizational vision for your department

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study or equivalent work experience
• Seven (7) years of experience with waterfall, agile, and lean, developing and tracking program/project progress through KPIs and metrics, managing resource allocation,change, and impediment resolution, with strong technical acumen and ability to understand engineering and infrastructure,e and security concepts
• Three (3) of the seven years must in a leadership role

Preferred Qualifications:

o Experience with Prosci change management approach

o Proficient in ServiceNow Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) tools

o Experience with OKR methodology

oPMI

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.