Project Manager II, PMO

Nightingale Education Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Collaborator Orientation in Salt L

Travel and lodging covered for NCO

Job summary

Nightingale Education Group in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking a Project Manager II within the PMO to lead strategic programs, ensure on-time delivery, and align work with business objectives. You will partner with executives, define scope and success criteria, and build detailed plans to manage risks and resources effectively.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration, report progress to senior leaders using data-driven insights, and propel continuous improvements in project delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience with enterprise-level initiatives.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects in corporate or higher education.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (Planner, Monday.com, or equivalent).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• PMI/PRINCE2 or Agile certifications considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic projects from initiation to completion, aligned with business objectives.
• Define scope, objectives, and success criteria with executive stakeholders.
• Build detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Identify risks early and plan mitigation strategies.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and governance adherence.
• Report project status and milestones to senior leadership.
• Use data-driven insights to improve delivery and decision making.
• Drive continuous PMO improvements for efficiency and impact.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Planner

Monday.com

Job description

About the Role

Nightingale is a high-impact community, and the Project Manager II, PMO helps turn big ideas into real results. You'll lead strategic projects across the organization. You'll make sure project goals line up with business objectives, and that work is delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic projects from initiation to completion, keeping them aligned with business objectives and focused on measurable outcomes.
• Partner with executive leadership and key stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria.
• Build detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Spot risks and dependencies early, and plan mitigation strategies to address challenges before they grow.
• Foster collaboration by facilitating cross-functional alignment and communication.
• Follow the governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices set by the Strategic PMO.
• Report transparently to senior leadership on project status, key milestones, and potential roadblocks.
• Use data-driven insights to improve project delivery and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement within the PMO to strengthen operational efficiency and strategic impact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on strategic and enterprise-level initiatives.
• Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a corporate and/or higher-education environment.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Critical Path, Hybrid) and tools (Planner, Monday.com, or equivalent).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in change management, business process improvement, and organizational transformation initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certification (highly desirable).
• Agile certification, such as Scrum Master or SAFe (a plus).

Budgeted Hiring Range: $96,000-$105,000 USD

All new hires are required to attend New Collaborator Orientation (NCO) in Salt Lake City, Utah. The College will cover travel, lodging, and other accommodations.

Nightingale's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected both in our learners and collaborators because we believe the best outcomes for learners from underserved and diverse populations are achieved through collaborators with similar backgrounds and cultures. Nightingale Education Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission

(not just words on the wall, we live it, love it, and daily contribute to it) With the primary focus on higher learning in healthcare professions, Nightingale Education Group contributes to elevating education, health, and employment systems through facilitation of academic achievement, personal growth, and professional development of its learners, alumni, and collaborators, while serving diverse communities. At Nightingale Education Group, our Innovative Education model helps transform rural health landscapes through our blended-distance learning platform. Every person involved with Nightingale Education Group helps to change the lives of our learners, our communities, and ultimately the world by adding to the quality of healthcare. We are proud to have graduated nearly 5,000 nurses serving communities in need. We are serious about our outcomes and have a little bit of fun getting there. The professional and personal development of our learners and our collaborators is our company's foundation. Not only do we develop strategies that promote a positive work-life integration, but we also create an environment that invites you to become an expert in your field, be it through higher education or professional development. Put simply, we elevate employment, elevate health, and elevate education. We're so happy that you've found us!

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.