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Kennesaw State University
Posted 136 days agoVerified live 4d ago

Project Manager, IT

Brief overview

Kennesaw, GAIn-person
UndergradOr in progress
2+ yrsMinimum
Cap-exemptNo H-1B lottery
85 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
16 green cardsCertified filings
Project management methodologyInterpersonal skillsInitiativeTeamworkProblem solvingIndependent judgmentOrganizationVerbal and written communicationTime managementPresentation skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office suiteAttention to detailFollow-up skillsCustomer servicePhone and email etiquette

About the company

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Kennesaw State Universitykennesaw.edu

Kennesaw State University is a public, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Kennesaw, Georgia

Visa sponsorship history

4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026Cap-exempt

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85H-1B approved
99%approval rate
53new H-1B hires
16PERM certified
$87,500median wage / yr
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Job description

Summary

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, aiming to transform lives through academic excellence and innovative research. They are seeking a Project Manager to manage, develop, and implement medium to large projects while ensuring they remain within budget and meet project goals.

Responsibilities

  • Defines project objectives, develops plans, and monitors progress
  • Responsible for continuity of process flow and action items from project planning meetings
  • Manages changes to project plan, schedule, cost, and scope
  • Identifies critical path decisions and communicates to project stakeholders
  • Provides guidance and support to project team and managers
  • Builds and maintains relationships with campus partners
  • Provides project management coordination and training
  • Collaborates with project team members in making strategic decisions when appropriate

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
  • Two (2) years of direct project management experience
  • Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions
  • Able to influence and negotiate effectively
  • Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
  • Knowledge of project management methodology and familiarity with major project
  • Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
  • Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
  • Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
  • Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
  • Project Management Professional Certification
  • An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
  • Two (2) years IT experience
  • Experience with project management software solutions
  • Experience in higher education

Qualifications

Must Haves

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
  • Two (2) years of direct project management experience
  • Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions
  • Able to influence and negotiate effectively
  • Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
  • Knowledge of project management methodology and familiarity with major project
  • Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
  • Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
  • Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
  • Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Nice to Haves

  • Project Management Professional Certification
  • An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
  • Two (2) years IT experience
  • Experience with project management software solutions
  • Experience in higher education

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