Senior Project Manager - Change & Strategy, Flexible PTO

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

Telehealth and mental healthcare

Health savings account

Flexible paid time off

11 paid holidays

Discounted WGU tuition

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Western Governors University in Salt Lake City is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead complex initiatives from inception to closure, implement change management strategies, and keep stakeholders informed with status reports and risk assessments. You’ll develop plans, mentor teams, ensure adherence to standards, and collaborate with leadership while occasional travel up to 20% is expected.

WGU offers bonuses, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and generous paid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Seven (7) years of Project/Change Management experience in a large organization, including strategic planning and risk management.
• Excellent understanding of Change Management theory/techniques and implementation into a project plan.
• Project Management qualification (PMP) or equivalent certification (upload with resume).

Responsibilities

• Manages all phases of assigned projects (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, closing).
• Maintains effective communication and coordination within project team.
• Keeps stakeholders and leadership informed of statuses, milestones, risks, and issues.
• Keeps project management records accurate and up to date.
• Produces timely and accurate reports as directed.
• Develops realistic project plans by analyzing process assets, factors, and priorities.
• Documents project deliverables and rationale for key decisions.
• Implements change management strategies and monitors outcomes.
• Provides leadership, mentorship, and training to teams and junior managers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Communication (oral & written)

Scheduling & planning

Business Process Mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Western Governors University in Salt Lake City is seeking a Project Manager IV to lead complex initiatives from inception to closure, implement change management strategies, and keep stakeholders informed with status reports and risk assessments. You’ll develop plans, mentor teams, ensure adherence to standards, and collaborate with leadership while occasional travel up to 20% is expected.

WGU offers bonuses, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and generous paid