Penn State University · 5 hours ago
Project Manager
University Park, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$62K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expPenn State University is seeking a Project Manager to join their World Campus Work Management and Planning team. The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that align with strategic and operational priorities, serving as the primary point of contact for project facilitation and communication.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with multiple levels of leadership and staff to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects that align with World Campus's strategic and operational priorities
Serve as the primary point of contact for project facilitation and communication, ensuring project goals, deliverables, timelines, and outcomes are clearly defined and successfully achieved
Support the intake, assessment, and initiation of new project requests by partnering with units to clarify requirements, define scope and objectives, identify stakeholders, and develop project charters and plans
Apply project management and business analysis best practices to ensure initiatives are appropriately aligned, prioritized, and positioned for successful execution
Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closure activities throughout the project life cycle; coordinate cross-functional and cross-unit project teams; track milestones and deliverables; manage risks and issues; and ensure consistent communication with sponsors and stakeholders
Produce and maintain project documentation such as charters, project plans, schedules, budgets, reports, meeting agendas, and minutes
Serve as a Group Administrator for Adobe Workfront, the University’s work management tool for Strategic Insights Operations and Planning, including system administration, user support and training, documentation, reporting, and guidance on effective use of project management tools and processes
Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending and implementing project management best practices, supporting process enhancements, and participating in project management communities within World Campus and the University
Serve as a liaison with internal and external partners and may provide guidance or supervision to staff as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Experience managing projects using established project management methodologies
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently
Experience developing and maintaining project documentation
Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S
Preferred
Formal training in project management methodology
Project management certification strongly preferred (e.g., CAPM, PMP or other PMI credential)
Experience with enterprise work management tools (Adobe Workfront preferred)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
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Funding
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