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