Project Manager

CEA CAPA Education Abroad; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CEA CAPA Education Abroad in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Project Manager to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives across the organization. The PMO role ensures projects stay on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives, supporting global education experiences.

The PMO reports to the Head of PMO and collaborates with all teams to drive integration, efficiency, and innovation, while mentoring stakeholders and managing cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering cross-functional projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with system implementations, process redesign, or M&A integrations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate with business leaders and teams to align goals with strategy.
• Develop plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Identify risks and issues and implement mitigation.
• Report progress to executives and the PMO.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Project Management/Information Systems

Master’s or PMP/Prince2 certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Asana

Monday.com

Job description

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Project Manager

Phoenix, AZ, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1615

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Job Title:Project Manager

Reports To:Senior VP of Enrollment & Project Management

Department:PMO

Location:Phoenix, AZ

FLSA Status:Exempt

About CEA CAPA

At CEA CAPA, we believe studying and interning abroad is a transformative experience. By immersing themselves in new cultures, our students gain valuable skills and perspectives that shape their futures.

We’reproud to be a recognized sector leader, known for our delivery of impactful academic,professionaland cultural experiences. This is achieved through our dedicated global team whoprovidecomprehensive guidance, instruction,supportand resources to maximize the benefit of our students’ time abroad.

A sense of belonging is central to CEA CAPA’s mission. We foster a work environment that values diversity and is free from bias. Our hiring practices are based on professional qualifications, skills and competence.

With a footprint that spans 53 cities in 20 countries across Europe, LatinAmericaand Australia our 450 strong global workforce deliver exceptional cultural experiences abroad to over 15,000 students per year.

Position Summary

The Project Manager(PM)at CEA CAPA oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives across the organization. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with businessobjectives, supporting CEA CAPA’s mission to empower students through global education experiences. The Project Manager will work cross-functionally with all teams within the organization with the goal of drivingintegration, efficiency, and innovation.The PMreports to the Head of the PMO within the organization.

Responsibilities

Project Management:

• Lead the end-to-end management of projects, from initiation through closure, ensuring clearobjectives, defined deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with business leaders and functional teams to align project goals with organizational strategy, particularly in areas of technology platform development, operational process improvement, and integration ofacquiredentities.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies; proactively resolve challenges and elevate when necessary.
• Communicate project progress to stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership and the Board.

Business Adoption and Training:

• Implement and champion project management best practices, templates, and governance to support consistency across initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative team culture, driving accountability and ensuring strong stakeholder engagement.
• Train stakeholders on the adoption of the system by providing onboarding and ongoing training of the PMO software.

PMO Software Maintenance:

• Monitorsoftwareupdates and releases, proactively implementing new features and training teams on improvements, using external sources whereappropriate.
• Manageescalated concerns and tickets (in collaboration with IT) fortroubleshooting and improvementsrelated to the platform.
• Assign andmaintainuser permissions.

Qualifications

• Proventrack recordof delivering cross-functional projects on time and within budget.
• Experience with system implementations, process redesign, or M&A integrations strongly preferred.

PreferredRequirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in project management, ideally in higher education, technology, or global operations
• Bachelor's Degree in Business , Project Management, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s or PMP/Prince2 certification preferred)
• Project managementcertification
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience reporting to senior executives.
• Proficiencywith project management tools (\"e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana,Monday.com,or equivalent.\")
• Solid understanding of change management principles and ability to guide teams through organizational transitions.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable impact.