Project Manager I

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester is seeking a Project Manager I to help coordinate initiatives across functional areas. You will work with stakeholders and project teams, applying standard project management processes from initiation through closure and transition to support.

The role emphasizes collaboration, scheduling, risk assessment, and documentation, with opportunities to develop skills in a dynamic IT environment within a distinguished university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Degree in business, administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, analysis, or management.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to project planning and scheduling.
• Assist in defining project milestones, tasks, and resource requirements.
• Assist in establishing project communication plans and ensuring their execution.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder and project team meetings.
• Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, and status.
• Assess project risks and issues and propose solutions and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate change requests and ensure all parties are informed of the impacts on project plans and schedules.
• Assist in submitting project deliverables and ensuring they adhere to quality standards.
• Obtain stakeholder acceptance of project deliverables.
• Coordinate the development of training materials and other documents as needed to enable successful project implementation.
• Manage customer satisfaction within the project transition period.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in business/administration/related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description Summary

As part of the User Success and Experience team, the Project Manager I will assist in coordinating projects initiated from different functional areas at WPI. They will work closely with key stakeholders and project team members while utilizing project management processes and best practices from project pre-inception through closure with effective transition to support.

JOB TITLE

Project Manager I

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Information Technology

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Description Summary

As part of the User Success and Experience team, the Project Manager I will assist in coordinating projects initiated from different functional areas at WPI. They will work closely with key stakeholders and project team members while utilizing project management processes and best practices from project pre-inception through closure with effective transition to support.

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Contribute to project planning and scheduling.
• Assist in defining project milestones, tasks, and resource requirements.
• Assist in establishing project communication plans and ensuring their execution.
• Organize and facilitate stakeholder and project team meetings.
• Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, and status.
• Assess project risks and issues and propose solutions and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate change requests and ensure all parties are informed of the impacts on project plans and schedules.
• Assist in submitting project deliverables and ensuring they adhere to quality standards.
• Obtain stakeholder acceptance of project deliverables.
• Coordinate the development of training materials and other documents as needed to enable successful project implementation.
• Manage customer satisfaction within the project transition period.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Degree in business, administration, or a related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in project coordination, analysis, or management.
• Working knowledge of standard project management practices.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Compensation at WPI

Salary Grade 7: $62,500 - $70,720 per year (depending on experience)

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.