Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Western Governors University
Job overview
The Project Manager I at Western Governors University manages all phases of assigned projects to support the university's mission of expanding access to higher education through online competency-based programs.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects, coordinating with sponsors and teams, managing schedules and budgets, communicating progress, maintaining documentation, and ensuring projects meet organizational standards.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $60,300 to $90,500, with eligibility for bonuses, medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental healthcare, retirement plans, life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays and parental leave, and discounted tuition.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least three years working with remote teams, and PMP or Scrum Master certification or ability to obtain; preferred certifications include CPSM, CPM, PMP, Project+, or CAPM; strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and project management skills are essential.
Career development
The position encourages personal growth and leadership development aligned with WGU's leadership principles and organizational goals.
Work environment and culture
WGU values diversity, student-focus, integrity, and collaboration in a remote work environment with minimal travel requirements.
Company information
Western Governors University is an online university focused on competency-based education, recognized for innovation and praised by academic and industry leaders.
Job location and travel
The job is primarily remote with minimal travel required for semiannual team meetings.
Application process
Applications must be submitted online through WGU's job board or internal Workday system for current employees, with accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to work in a pioneering online education environment with a strong emphasis on leadership principles and organizational impact.
Company overview
Western Governors University (WGU) is an accredited online university that offers competency-based education, primarily targeting working adults seeking to advance their careers through flexible learning. Founded in 1997 by a group of U.S. governors, WGU makes money through tuition fees, which are charged at a flat rate per term rather than per credit hour, making it cost-effective for students to accelerate their studies. The university is notable for its innovative approach to higher education, emphasizing mastery of skills and knowledge over traditional classroom time, and has grown significantly, serving tens of thousands of students across the United States.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight project management skills including planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects, emphasizing experience with remote teams and use of project management tools like MS Office 360, Smartsheet, or Salesforce.
Emphasize your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and your familiarity with change management techniques and leadership principles relevant to WGU.
Apply through multiple channels such as Western Governors University's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in the project management or relevant departments at WGU on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on WGU’s mission to expand access to education or asking about their experience working with remote teams and project management challenges.
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