Senior Project Manager – Remote

High school – Technical school – College – HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate

Fixed-term contract

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Western Governors University (WGU) is a non-profit, online university revolutionizing higher education by delivering high-quality, accessible, and…
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Position : Senior Project Manager – Remote
Western Governors University (WGU) is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee large-scale, complex projects within the university. The successful candidate will have a strong background in managing cross-functional teams, delivering projects on time and within budget, and driving organizational success. This remote position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills to manage and deliver high-impact projects that align with WGU’s goals.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership:

Lead and manage the planning, execution, and closure of large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with WGU’s business goals.

Serve as the main point of contact for project communication, resolving issues and providing timely updates to stakeholders.

Oversee project teams, ensuring collaboration and clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Planning and Execution:

Work with senior management and stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.

Develop detailed project plans that include timelines, resources, budgets, and risk management strategies.

Allocate resources, assign tasks, and track progress to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet objectives.

Risk Management:

Identify potential project risks and create strategies to mitigate their impact on project timelines and budgets.

Proactively manage risks and issues, ensuring prompt resolution to keep projects on track.

Stakeholder Management:

Foster and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.

Provide regular status updates to stakeholders, adjusting plans as necessary to accommodate changes.

Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure project success.

Budget and Resource Management:

Create and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are completed within financial constraints.

Monitor expenditures and adjust project plans as necessary to stay within budget.

Optimize resource usage to ensure efficient project execution.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

Lead, mentor, and motivate project teams, cultivating a culture of accountability and high performance.

Provide guidance and support to junior project managers and team members.

Foster professional development and continuous learning within the team.

Reporting and Documentation:

Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including status reports, project plans, and risk management records.

Generate timely, accurate project reports for senior management and stakeholders.

Ensure proper project closure, including documenting lessons learned and final deliverables.

Required profile for job ad : Senior Project Manager – Remote
The Senior Project Manager at Western Governors University (WGU) will play a pivotal role in leading high-impact projects that drive organizational success. This individual must possess a mix of strong leadership, strategic thinking, and practical project management skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale projects, aligning them with business goals, and ensuring that they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Characteristics:

Leadership: Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the capacity to manage both internal and external stakeholders.

Strategic Thinking: A forward-thinking leader who can see the bigger picture, aligning projects with WGU’s objectives and overall strategy while keeping the team focused on key deliverables.

Problem-Solving and Decision Making: Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, anticipate challenges, and implement solutions that keep the project on track.

Project Management Expertise: In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Lean) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana). The candidate should be adept at managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to ensure successful project completion.

Collaboration and Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.

Budget and Resource Management: Strong financial acumen, with experience in developing and managing project budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation, and monitoring expenses.

Adaptability and Agility: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adjusting strategies as necessary in response to changing priorities, timelines, and business goals.

Mentorship and Development: Passion for developing and nurturing talent within the project management team, providing guidance, coaching, and support to junior team members.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred).

7+ years of experience in project management with a demonstrated ability to deliver large, multi-departmental projects.

Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and motivate cross-functional teams.

Strong experience with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, Asana, etc.).

Prior experience in the higher education sector or a related field is highly desirable.

PMP, Agile, or similar certifications preferred.

The Senior Project Manager at WGU will be a key player in ensuring that the university’s projects are executed effectively and efficiently, supporting the long-term success and growth of the institution. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, a drive for excellence, and a commitment to making an impact.
Job criteria for job ad : Senior Project Manager – Remote

Job category : Management

Industries : Education, training

Employment type : Fixed-term contract

Region : Volta

City : Remote

Remote work : Yes

Experience level : Less than 2 years – 2 to 5 years – 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years

Educational level : High school – Technical school – College – HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate

Number of Position(s) : 100

Salary expectations : GH₵ 20,000 – 30,000

Team management : Yes

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Senior Project Manager – Remote
Management * Volta

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Less than 2 years – 2 to 5 years – 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years

High school – Technical school – College – HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate

Fixed-term contract

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