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Project Manager - Technical Solutions 

About the Organization NCU was founded with the goal of providing accessible, high-quality, online graduate degrees to working professionals. No other university can match NCU's uniquely flexible approach to online learning, which includes weekly course starts and personal one-to-one mentoring from our professionally seasoned, all-doctoral faculty in a class size of one. With no residency requirements, NCU is perfect for the independent, self-motivated student who seeks a world-class education no matter where they live!

Across all four of our Schools - the School of Business & Technology Management, School of Education, School of Psychology, and School of Marriage & Family Therapy - NCU is committed to helping students achieve academically to become valuable contributors to their communities and within their professions.

With administrative offices in Prescott Valley and Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Diego, California, as well as students, alumni and faculty in more than 50 countries, NCU is an excellent choice for professionals around the world who share our passion for excellence. We envision growth trends to continue, and eagerly seek highly-credentialed and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
 
Description

Northcentral University was ranked one of the Best Places to Work in Phoenix in by the Phoenix Business Journal!

Have you ever heard the saying, “A company is only as good as the people it keeps”?

At Northcentral University, we strongly believe that our University is only as good as our team of staff, faculty and students around the world united by a commitment to excellence, innovation, diversity and accountability.

We celebrate personal and professional growth and desire to see our team members fully realize and reach their potential. When you join the Northcentral team, you will enjoy a challenging, but positive and fun work environment that promotes productivity, achievement and fulfillment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to be challenged and inspired in your daily work as part of a growing, success-oriented company, then we want to hear from you!

What We Are Looking For

NCU is currently seeking a dynamic individual to become part of our Technical Solutions team as Project Manager.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.  This position will facilitate projects within Technical Solutions.

 
Position Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and implementation of projects
  • Facilitate the definition of project scopes, goals and deliverables
  • Define project tasks and resource requirements
  • Develop full scale project plans refining as necessary to meet changing needs and requirements
  • Assemble and coordinate project teams
  • Manage project budget where appropriate
  • Manage project resource allocation where appropriate
  • Plan and schedule project timelines
  • Track project deliverables using identified tools
  • Provide direction and support to project teams
  • Constantly monitor and report on progress of assigned projects to all stakeholders at all levels across the organization
  • Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
  • Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve outputs
  • Project evaluations and assessment of results
  • Ensures system analysis, decision rules, training, documentation, and communications are built into all projects
  • Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve customer service
  • Communicate with all participants to follow-up that documentation is submitted in a timely manner
  • Consistently deliver high-quality service

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Knowledge of project management software
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Planning and organizing
  • Decision-making
  • Communication skills
  • Influencing and leading
  • Delegation
  • Team work
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict management
  • Adaptability
  • Stress tolerance

Education & Experience

  • Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university and two (2) years of experience in project management OR equivalent experience preferred, or Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience and/or training in project management or equivalent experience preferred
  • PMP certification from PMI preferred
  • Must demonstrate excellent customer service skills and maintain a positive, professional image
  • Experience in higher education preferred
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Must be self-motivated as well as creative and efficient
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
  • All skills, abilities and education will be considered for minimum qualifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The physical requirements for performing the essential functions of this position require the employee to be able to:

  • Sit, stand, kneel, walk and reach
  • Be able to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Hear well enough to communicate with others
  • Read a computer screen and written material
  • Write, type and use phone system

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer

In addition to competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, paid holidays, and PTO—Northcentral University supports the professional growth of its team members through free education benefits, and growth opportunities.

Are you ready to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to join a growing team of passionate individuals who work together to change lives through higher education?   

Apply today!

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Category Information Technology  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  

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