Project Manager - Tempe, United States - Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Verified Company

Tempe, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The Organizational Performance Office is seeking an experienced project manager with demonstrated skill in leading business operations and organizational improvement projects.

Under general direction, this position leads projects that help units deliver results, improve efficiency and quality, reduce operating costs, and provides an excellent customer experience.

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.

Job Family

Project Management

Department Name

Bus & Fin Communications Group

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range
- $70,000 - $75,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

07May2024

Category

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 outcomes.
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; resets 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 postproject reports, budget allocations and summaries/filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties.

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 being a certified Project Management Professional or comparable certification.
Evidence of being a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficient in use of standard project management and change management practices.
Experience developing strategies and technical specifications for projects, ability to manage complex projects.
Experience in clarifying roles and responsibilities to ensure understanding of expectations; takes action to mitigate conflict.
Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement tools and methods.
Experience in coordinating and prioritizing work and activities.
Experience in problem analysis, problem resolution and decision making.
Experience in making effective presentations in front of large groups.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Evidence of effective communication.
Experience in leading by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institutions programs.
Experience in working effectively with all levels of management and employees.
Experience in working independently as well as within a complex structured team environment.
Experience in preparing concise, yet detailed documents, proposals, reports and/or related materials.
Experience in modeling excellent customer service behaviors, demonstrating responsiveness to customers, active engagement in work efforts, resourcefulness, and flexibility.
Experience in stimulating changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.

Working Environment

Department Statement

The Office of the Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer supports the New American University's vision of excellence, access and impact by effectively leading and managing its financial and business operations and developing ASU's human and capital resources.

ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor a