Project Manager

at  Universal Technical Institute

Overview:
Are you ready to be part of the extraordinary future of technical education? Do you thrive in a dynamic, innovative environment where you can make a tangible impact? If so, we want YOU to join our team as the Project Manager!
Develops and implements project management strategies, plans, documentations, communication, tracking tools and reports that are utilized by team members and senior leaders in the organization. Oversee the execution of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Ensure goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within time and scope.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems Management, Project Management or related field - or- 6 years project management experience including 2 years leading business partners and various stake holders (required)
• Minimum of two years project management experience and experience leading business partners and various stake holders (required)
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification (preferred)
• Intermediate experience using Office productivity software (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint), MS Project and Teams, to include document formatting, organization, collaboration and review, data management, formulas, functions and pivot tables/charts, and presentation development, inclusive of multimedia, links and embedded collateral (required)

SKILLS

• Foster positive relationships with key stakeholders to ensure support and commitment to project objectives
• Outstanding people skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management software platform experience (preferred)
• Review, analyze, and act on specific internal and external customer feedback
• Organize, plan, prioritize and follow through on work
• Endorse teaming, collaborative thinking, creativity, empowerment, and results
• Negotiation, motivational, and reporting skills

• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables from design to completion
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and success criteria
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide project updates, and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Develop and maintain project management tracking tools and documentation, including progress reports, meeting minutes, and relevant project artifacts that are utilized by senior leaders in the organization
• Facilitate kick off meetings, project planning, and solutioning meetings
• Assist teams in feasibility analysis, breakdown structure, scheduling, and resourcing
• Monitor project budget and provide tracking reports
• Identify potential risks and issues associated with projects and develop mitigation plans
• Proactively address challenges to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful outcomes. Track and escalate issues.
• Evaluate project outcomes and gather feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement
• Propose enhancements to existing programs based on project insights• Other duties as assigned.
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