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Kaplan · 2 days ago

Senior Project Manager, Technology

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$64K/yr - $203K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Drive definition of project objectives and scope.

Manage medium to large projects and project teams to meet business objectives

Define and manage the project schedule, tasks, and resource requirements

Lead project team in the creation of project deliverables

Direct the team in the resolution of issues and mitigation of risks

Communicate project progress and status to business/technology stakeholders

Liaison between technology and business stakeholders

Monitor metrics-based project results

Participate in definition and implementation of team process improvements

Promote continual improvement and learning within the team and lead by example.

Qualification

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Project managementAgile methodologyMs officeGoogle productsMs projectSoftware developmentProblem-solvingHard-working communication leadershipInterpersonal skillsPMI Project Management Professional CertificationMS in Project ManagementAgile CertificationHigher Education Industry ExperienceAdaptability

Required

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A/B.S), Information Systems or Information Technology

5+ Years Experience in managing technology & operational projects

Experience managing software development project

Ability to take initiative and facilitate solutions to business problems

Must be detailed oriented and have strong analytical skills

Must have excellent communication and presentation skills

Must have strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or similar Google products

Proficiency in Project Management software, such as MS Project

Knowledge of agile methodology

Preferred

PMI Project Management Professional Certification or MS in Project Management

Agile Certification

Experience working in the Higher Education industry

Ability to work evenings/weekends as necessary

Benefits

Remote work providing flexible work/life balance

Comprehensive Retirement Package including 401K company match and two pension programs

Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members

Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment

Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

Company

Kaplan

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Kaplan is a provider of educational services. It is a sub-organization of Graham Holdings.

Founded in 1938

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

10,001+ employees

http://www.kaplan.com

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