Project Manager

Abilene Christian University•Dallas, TX

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager serves within the Project Management Office (PMO) at ACU Dallas, supporting cross-functional initiatives across departments such as Enrollment, Marketing, Student Services, IT, Finance, and Operations. This role oversees projects from concept to completion using ACU’s project management frameworks, ensuring deliverables align with institutional priorities, budget constraints, and quality standards. ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Requirements

Must have exceptional interpersonal skills; professional, energetic, flexible, motivated, and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, candidates, clients, and others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be comfortable with conflict and equipped to manage and productively resolve conflict when it arises.
Must have extensive experience in project management and a clear understanding of project management methodologies.
Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Asana, MS Project).
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Adept at facilitating meetings and engaging cross-functional teams.
Comfortable working with data, metrics, and business reporting tools.
Mature problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field.
3–5 years of relevant experience in project management.
Most work is performed in front of a computer and on the telephone; one must be able to use the computer and remain stationary for long periods.
Manage conversations in person, online, and by telephone.
Work well under pressure and manage stress well.
Communicate clearly: speak, read, write, and hear clearly to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in higher education.
Professional experience supporting remote and hybrid teams.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

Oversee full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Create project charters, timelines, communication plans, and risk assessments.
Manage resources, track milestones, and report on project status to leadership.
Facilitate team meetings, resolve roadblocks, and drive accountability.
Ensure alignment with strategic goals, operational objectives, and stakeholder needs.
Collaborate with campus leaders and departments to define project scope and objectives.
Translate strategic initiatives into actionable project plans.
Foster collaboration across units, ensuring timely execution and shared ownership.
Liaise with third-party vendors or partners as needed for project support.
Maintain strong communication with internal stakeholders at all levels.
Schedule and lead project check-ins, presentations, and post-project reviews.
Provide excellent service to teams to ensure alignment and stakeholder satisfaction.
Support change management efforts related to new systems, tools, or workflows.
Contribute to the development and refinement of PMO tools, templates, and processes.
Share project management best practices across departments.
Stay current on trends and tools in higher education project management.
Support ACU’s Mission: Educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
Support ACU’s Vision: Position ACU as the premier university for the education of Christ-centered global leaders.