Project Manager IT

Arizona State University•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a strong communicator, proven problem-solver, and excited to work on high-profile projects with dynamic teams? Do you excel at collaboration, tracking, and risk management? Then keep reading below for this Project Manager IT opportunity! EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU. Want to know more about working at EdPlus? Click here! We are seeking an energetic Project Manager IT ready to take on big challenges and make an impact on our Project Management team. Every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of others by driving projects from kickoff to completion. You will bring teams together, maintain clear communications, and ensure results are delivered on time and on target. We need someone who can remove roadblocks, build strong relationships, and thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Strong communicator
Proven problem-solver
Excited to work on high-profile projects with dynamic teams
Excel at collaboration, tracking, and risk management
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Experience facilitating and leading projects in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated skill at engaging and aligning diverse stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
Evidence of excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Evidence of PM certifications such as PMP and/or Scrum.
Experience with Atlassian/Jira a plus.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects forward with clarity and purpose.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and manage project teams through complete task definitions and work requirement identification and assignments.
Work closely and collaboratively with the project team and key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, and outcomes.
Establish and continually monitor/manage project expectations with the team; assign tasks and identify issues for resolution to ensure team effectiveness; escalate issues when appropriate
Prepare and maintain all project status reports and schedules; track milestones/deliverables, issues, and dependencies; re-set expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes.
Respond to all inquiries regarding project status; prepare status reports and project communications for stakeholders.
Lead, support, and guide project team members including internal and external members to ensure the project’s success.
Build and maintain strong relationships that are essential for achieving project goals.
Identify and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Run Agile/Scrum to deliver results across the project lifecycle.
Prepare all post-project reports and summaries/ to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties.
Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.