Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our team in Saint Charles, Missouri. This is a Contract-to-permanent position that involves managing large-scale projects within the university setting, ensuring successful outcomes through meticulous planning, execution, and communication. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in project lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, while maintaining a focus on organizational standards and values.
Responsibilities:
• Lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes by managing resources, tracking deliverables, and ensuring all objectives are achieved on time.
• Develop detailed project plans, including work breakdown structures, timelines, milestones, and dependencies, utilizing methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall.
• Create and maintain essential project documentation, including project charters, plans, and go-no-go decision documents.
• Facilitate meetings with senior university leaders and oversee the work of other project managers to align goals and strategies.
• Identify risks and issues proactively, implement mitigation strategies, and adjust schedules in collaboration with stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and dashboards to communicate project progress, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Coordinate team assignments and daily tasks to optimize workflow and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Foster collaboration across departments to ensure smooth execution and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Experience managing large-scale projects, including high-volume workloads and tight deadlines.• Proficiency in Agile Scrum methodologies and familiarity with tools like Atlassian Jira.
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management qualifications.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and build productive relationships across technical and non-technical staff.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance from leadership.
• Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and service excellence in all aspects of the role.