Project Manager - Learning Design and Operations

Abilene Christian University•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

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.

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.

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.