Job Description
Project Manager Senior
Arizona State University
University Business Services
Campus: Tempe
65182BR
Job Description:
As a part of University Business Services, the Project Manager, Sr. works in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team and various stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive solutions to meet the needs of an innovative university. This team member operates proactively, to create rapid response support for COVID activities while ensuring ASU remains fluid on research, business plan updates, testing site support, vaccine distribution etc. The successful candidate will be responsible to monitor, execute, and instill programmatic controls of new initiatives and will provide support and oversight to track strategic plans, goals, KPIs and milestones for individual operating units. This position will assist with communications and coordination of messaging with Business and Finance Communications team including utilizing Basecamp and development of dashboards to track metrics.
Salary Range:
Depends on experience
Close Date
28-January-2021
Department Statement:
University Business Services (UBS) supports the New American University’s vision of excellence, access, and impact by providing business services and solutions to the university. UBS is comprised of departments including Supply Chain, Parking and Transit Services, Auxiliary Business Services, Risk Management Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Physical Security Initiatives and Emergency Management, and Sustainability Practices.
ASU Statement:
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 80,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Background Check Statement:
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Fingerprint Check Statement:
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
Instructions to Apply:
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU University Business Services will not be a sponsor for this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.
To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 65182BR
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years related experience; 3 of which include project management, OR, any equivalent combination of experience, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Desired Qualifications: Evidence of a PMP Certification Experience with Basecamp or other Project Management framework or tool. Experience with data analysis Evidence in having high level presentation skills including researching, preparation and delivery. Experience in being able to pivot focus as needed when objectives shift.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties: Collaborate proactively and respond to requests from senior leadership and stakeholders. Oversee and/or participate in the development and administration of innovative project design and execution. Identify, implement, and evaluate strategic program objectives, policies, and procedures Work cross-functionally within University Business Services and across the university to deliver programmatic solutions Maintain a system of university contacts and communications Conduct research, compile and analyze results, and prepare reports and recommendations Serve as a representative for internal and external committees and task forces May lead other non-direct report employees or teams to prioritize and assign work; ensure staff is trained; maintain and administer professional development programs, and other special assignments. Working Environment: Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts Communicate to perform essential functions Use standard office equipment such as computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals Receive regular review of performance for achievement of established objectives