Associate Director of Project Management

Arizona State University•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

ASU EdPlus is seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to lead a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers within the EdPlus Project Management Office (PMO). This role involves supervising project management staff, leading complex cross-functional initiatives, and advancing the PMO's project management framework to support consistent, effective project delivery across the organization. The Associate Director will work closely with leadership to align project work with strategic priorities, manage high-impact initiatives, and coach project managers to perform at a high level.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
Experience leading and developing project management professionals.
Demonstrated success managing large, complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of project management principles and multiple delivery methodologies.
Experience coaching others in selecting and applying appropriate project management approaches.
Evidence of excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including relationship building.
Experience managing and supervising staff.
Experience with Jira or similar project management platforms.
PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or related certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately six Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
Manage team capacity, workload, and resource allocation to support organizational priorities.
Lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation.
Develop project plans, manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
Partner with leadership to prioritize work and ensure projects align with strategic objectives.
Advance the PMO's project management framework by promoting consistent governance, tools, and best practices.
Coach Project Managers in selecting and applying appropriate project management methodologies—including Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, or other approaches—based on project needs.
Identify opportunities to improve PMO processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
Build strong partnerships across EdPlus and ASU to support successful project delivery.
Utilize project management tools, including Jira, to manage projects, monitor progress, and support reporting and decision-making.
Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.