Project Manager I, Advancement Systems - University Advancement

Washington University in St Louis • Clayton, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager I, Advancement Systems will report to the Director, Project Management, and be responsible for directing and managing project work. The PM I will help guide and keep tasks on schedule, within scope, and will utilize different methodologies within the project as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (2 Years)
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Prior experience in advancement/development systems or a higher education technology environment.
• Experience managing project(s) that resulted in providing a new service.
• Project management experience in IT.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Adaptability
• Agile Methodology
• Analytical Thinking
• Analytical Work
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Deadline Management
• Goal-Oriented
• Interact with All Levels of Management
• ITIL Framework
• Leadership
• Lead Work
• Learning Quickly
• Matrix Management
• Problem Resolution
• Project Management
• Project Management Software (PMS)
• Technical Knowledge
• Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages work breakdown structure (WBS).
• Develops and updates project plans, including information such as project objectives, technologies, information specifications, and schedules.
• Prepare project status reports.
• Establishes and executes project communication plans.
• Monitors and tracks project milestones and deliverables.
• Confers with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings related to projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level