Associate Director of Project Management

EdPlus at Arizona State University; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Family Resources

Tuition Reduction

Discounts

Job summary

ASU EdPlus in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Associate Director of Project Management to lead the PMO and supervise a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers. You will guide complex, cross-functional initiatives, ensuring delivery excellence by aligning work with strategic priorities and coaching staff to mature their practice.

You will partner with leadership to promote governance, leverage Jira for planning and reporting, and advance PMO processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience in the field, including two (2) years in management.
• Experience leading and developing project management professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, cross-functional initiatives with strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation.
• Develop project plans, manage scope, schedule, risks, and dependencies.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize work and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Advance the PMO framework with governance, tools, and best practices.
• Coach Project Managers in applying appropriate methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Identify opportunities to improve PMO processes and reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

PMO development

Cross-functional mgmt

Jira

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

Are you a collaborative leader who excels at guiding teams and moving complex, high-impact work forward? Do you know how to bring structure to ambiguity, align diverse stakeholders around shared goals, and build the trust and accountability needed to deliver results? If you’re energized by developing talented project managers while helping an organization turn strategic priorities into action,

ASU EdPlus is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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We are seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to lead a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers within the EdPlus Project Management Office (PMO). Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by supervising project management staff, leading complex cross-functional initiatives, and advancing the PMO's project management framework to support consistent, effective project delivery across the organization. Working closely with leadership, you will align project work with strategic priorities, manage high-impact initiatives, and coach project managers to perform at a high level.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately six Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
• Manage team capacity, workload, and resource allocation to support organizational priorities.

Project Management

• Lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation.
• Develop project plans, manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Partner with leadership to prioritize work and ensure projects align with strategic objectives.
• Advance the PMO's project management framework by promoting consistent governance, tools, and best practices.
• Coach Project Managers in selecting and applying appropriate project management methodologies—including Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, or other approaches—based on project needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve PMO processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement & Tools

• Build strong partnerships across EdPlus and ASU to support successful project delivery.
• Utilize project management tools, including Jira, to manage projects, monitor progress, and support reporting and decision-making.

Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

NOTE: This is an in-person hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience leading and developing project management professionals.
• Demonstrated success managing large, complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of project management principles and multiple delivery methodologies.
• Experience coaching others in selecting and applying appropriate project management approaches.
• Evidence of excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including relationship building.
• Experience managing and supervising staff.
• Experience with Jira or similar project management platforms.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or related certifications are preferred.

Salary & Benefits:

$100,000 - $115,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.

• Retirement
• Family Resources
• Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
• Discounts

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person hybrid position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement:

As a central enterprise unit for ASU, ASU EdPlus supports the university charter by focusing on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education.

ASU EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking, and refusing to accept the status quo. Our employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture of innovation, driving outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

ASU EdPlus

Apply by 11:59 pm Arizona time on Tuesday, September 22, 2026