Risepoint · 3 days ago
Senior Project Manager - SSC (Temporary)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expRisepoint is dedicated to increasing access and impact for regional universities by providing online academic programs. The Senior Project Manager – SSC will lead critical initiatives and process improvements within the Student Success Center, collaborating with leaders to drive transformation and ensure project excellence.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end execution and communication of complex, multi-stakeholder projects that span strategy, operations, analytics, marketing, and frontline teams
Translate strategic initiatives into actionable project plans, timelines, and milestones in collaboration with senior leadership
Coordinate cross-functional work, ensuring alignment on goals, accountability, and deliverables
Support intake, prioritization, and resource planning across a range of initiatives and business needs
Anticipate roadblocks and dependencies for meeting project outcomes and leverage subject matter expertise to make recommendations, escalating where appropriate
Support the evolution of the SSC project management office as projects and the team grow
Contribute to and document developing project management processes and operating rhythms across SSC, with recommendations for scalable solutions (anticipating growth)
Operate with flexibility and responsiveness in a fast-evolving environment where priorities may shift
Develop and maintain an SSC PM playbook, documenting improvements within the function over time
Manage documentation, issue resolution, reporting, and communication cadences that support stakeholder trust and transparency
Prepare clear, concise presentations to communicate progress and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Perform in accordance with Risepoint policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 4 years' project management experience in complex work environments (projects with multiple stakeholder groups)
PM Tools (Wrike, Workfront, Asana)
Communication Skills (Oral & Written)
Microsoft Office Suite
Presentation Skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree (with preference in Business/Workforce/Operations Management, Statistics, Economics/Finance or related fields)
PMP, ScrumMaster or equivalent
Company
Risepoint
Risepoint partners with universities to create online degree programs and offers recruitment marketing and admissions services.
1001-5000 employees
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2025-12-02
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