Project Manager IV- Facilities

Western Governors University; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

Western Governors University is seeking an experienced Project Manager IV to lead complex transformation and strategic initiatives in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. You will manage a portfolio of facilities, operations, and priority projects from concept through completion.

The role requires strong change management, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders across the university. This is a full-time on-site position with travel up to 20% and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• 5–8 years professional experience in a role requiring extensive Project/Change Management skills in a large and distributed organization (5,000+ employees).
• 5–8 years of progressive project management and business transformation experience.
• Excellent understanding of Change Management theory, techniques, and implementation within a project plan.
• Excellent understanding and demonstrated application of change management principles and practices.
• Professional experience in strategic planning and risk management.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, monitor, and manage all phases of complex transformation and operational projects from initiation through completion.
• Lead projects through discovery, business case development, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder approvals, execution, and operational turnover.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity, visibility, and organizational impact.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, status reports, and executive communications.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers, project sponsors, business leaders, service providers, and external partners.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, requirements gathering sessions, and project planning workshops to define project scope and desired outcomes.
• Secure commitments from project stakeholders and ensure alignment across projects where dependencies exist.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Deliver financial and quality commitments according to approved business plans and strategic priorities.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report project status, financial performance, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership on a regular basis.

Skills

Change Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ServiceNow

PM software

MS Office

Job description

If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career. Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Grade: Professional 312 Pay Range: $109,900.00 - $170,400.00. At WGU, successful transformation requires leaders who can turn ideas into action and deliver results that have a lasting impact on the organization. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager IV who excels at leading complex projects from concept through completion, building strong partnerships across teams, and driving execution in dynamic environments. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of facilities, operational, and strategic initiatives that support WGU's growth and organizational priorities. Success in this role requires exceptional project management discipline, strong business acumen, and the ability to navigate competing priorities while collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the university.

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize, monitor, and manage all phases of complex transformation and operational projects from initiation through completion.
• Lead projects through discovery, business case development, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder approvals, execution, and operational turnover.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity, visibility, and organizational impact.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, status reports, and executive communications.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers, project sponsors, business leaders, service providers, and external partners.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, requirements gathering sessions, and project planning workshops to define project scope and desired outcomes.
• Secure commitments from project stakeholders and ensure alignment across projects where dependencies exist.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Deliver financial and quality commitments according to approved business plans and strategic priorities.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report project status, financial performance, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership on a regular basis.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5-8 years professional experience in a role that required extensive Project/Change Management skills in a large and distributed organization (5,000+ employees).
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive project management and business transformation experience.
• Excellent understanding of Change Management theory, techniques, and implementation within a project plan.
• Excellent understanding and demonstrated application of change management principles and practices.
• Professional experience in strategic planning and risk management.
• Proficiency in project management software tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of facilities-related project management experience.
• Experience leading facilities, physical security, capital improvement, lease build-out, construction-adjacent, or CapEx initiatives.
• Strong project management fundamentals with demonstrated success delivering projects from concept through completion.
• Experience developing business cases, cost estimates, budgets, project schedules, and executive reporting.
• Familiarity with construction drawings, building codes, ADA requirements, and facilities-related compliance considerations.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets.
• Experience using ServiceNow and other project management platforms.
• Ability to effectively influence, communicate, and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and managing project risk.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related project management tools.
• Preferred PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Agile certification
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Facilities management certification
• Physical security certification
• LEED credential

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Takes ownership and drives projects forward with minimal direction.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment managing multiple competing priorities.
• Brings a learning mindset and can quickly develop expertise in unfamiliar subject areas.
• Enjoys delivering both highly visible strategic initiatives and important operational projects.
• Builds trust with stakeholders and effectively influences outcomes across diverse teams.
• Focuses on execution while maintaining attention to budget, timeline, risk, and organizational impact.

What to Expect

At WGU, our mission drives everything we do, including how we hire. Our interview experience is designed to give qualified candidates the opportunity to show their best work through meaningful conversations and collaboration. We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.

Work Location

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring five days per week in our Salt Lake City, Utah office, designed to foster the collaboration and connection that fuel our best work.

Travel Requirement

This position requires occasional travel of up to 20%, including required attendance at designated company summits (typically one to two per year). Additional travel may include conferences, visits to company locations, and other business-related events as needed.

Position & Application Details

• Full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account
• Basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage
• Retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
• Flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

Additional Information Disclaimer

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law. In 1997, a coalition of 19 U.S. governors founded Western Governors University with a singular vision: to make higher education more accessible by offering full degree programs online. Starting small, we quickly expanded. Today, we’re one of the largest accredited online universities in the U.S.