Project Manager

We are one growing team with one powerful goal — and as a global leader in education, we strive for a workforce that reflects the individual differences of our learning community. We believe that our employees can be their best selves when they can be their true selves. That is why we’re committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion in which all our employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered. Together, we will shape the future of education by transforming lives beginning with yours. Our Workforce Is Expanding Beyond New Hampshire! We have remote work opportunities available in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. The Opportunity You will use their expertise to build operation-based projects of moderate complexity within a department or across multiple departments. You will use their own discretion to oversee the full project lifecycle of initiation, planning, and closure to assure assignments are completed within the established timeline and budget. Primary Responsibilities: Work on moderate complexity projects involving the implementation of operation-based projects within a department or amongst multiple departments. Responsibilities may include working on multiple small/medium size assignments simultaneously or one large project. Projects are typically focused on operations work as compared to technical systems implementation. Provide leadership to project team, coordinate and assign responsibilities throughout all phases of the assignment. Work with partners to define project scope, strategy, budget, timeline, resources and outcomes; identify important resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and external sources to ensure outcome(s). Collaborate with project sponsors, project teams, and functional leaders to ensure all goals are met. Develop project plans to track progress, including project schedules, communication plans, risk assessment and management, resource schedules, deliverables. Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, including leading multiple project teams. Manage communication with project partners. Ensure all individuals have information and resources needed to complete project. Facilitate project team meetings, preparing status reports and documents throughout the assignment. Keep leadership informed of main issues that may affect project completion, budget, or other results. Potentially provide mentoring to less experienced staff. Other responsibilities as assigned. Job responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice. Minimum Qualifications: HSD/GED plus Five years of specific project management experience in IT or business. Professional Certification(s): PMP Expert in project management methodologies, and knowledge in multiple tools or programs for assigned projects: Project management tools: Smartsheet, ConceptDraw, MS Project, JIRA, Workfront, Azure DevOps. Microsoft tools: Teams, SharePoint, Office, Excel (can perform complex functions) , Visio, Power BI. Experience with how current and latest technologies are being employed to grow business. Thinking about the job, but not sure you should apply? We still want to hear from you. We recognize that not everyone enters the world of work with the same advantage, opportunity, and privilege. This is why your skills and experiences are important to us. Take the leap and apply, you just might be the person we are looking for! Are Benefits Important to You? We offer exceptional benefits, many available starting on the first day of employment: Anthem BlueCross affordable, low-deductible Medical insurance available on day one Low to no-cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options 5 weeks of Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one & Paid Holidays A Retirement Plan with a 9% Employer Funded annual contribution Tuition Benefits with family offerings Who Are We? SNHU employees are a team in every sense. Separately, we understand that each individual brings unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to create a vibrant work environment. Together we share common values of honesty, acceptance and accountability working as a unified force toward a common goal: to transform the lives of learners. By joining our team, you join us in our vision. Together, we’ll shape the future of education by transforming lives—beginning with yours. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Remote work disclaimer Please note that this is a remote eligible position. At SNHU, we ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace at a fixed location within the United States (in one of the approved states as reflected above) that is free of distractions and dependencies. Please note that a background check is required for employment. No higher ed experience? No problem! We have many opportunities and want to hear from you. In fact, your unique skillset, perspective, and experience could be exactly what we’re looking for. 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