Project Manager for UTA West
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
The Project Manager drives cross‑functional projects of medium‑to‑high complexity. Leads distributed teams under the direction of the Vice President of Regional Campuses, which often consist of representatives from a myriad of university departments, runs multiple projects simultaneously and shepherds projects through the project life cycle. Manages and owns all phases of multiple projects from initiation to completion. Typical projects involve multiple departments/divisions/systems and may be at the departmental, divisional or enterprise level.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $82,000-$85,000. The final offer will be based on the candidates experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Initiation and Planning:
Lead cross‑functional teams and stakeholders through project initiation, charter development, stakeholder analysis, and kickoff. Facilitate planning to define requirements, budget, timeline, risks, resources, and communication strategies.
Vendor and Resource Management:
Oversee vendor relationships and equipment provisioning as needed. Manage procurement activities and ensure resource alignment.
Execution and Oversight:
Direct project execution, manage quality, team performance, communications, and stakeholder expectations. Monitor risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Tracking and Reporting:
Track costs to stay within budget and monitor project progress for quality and efficiency. Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Bachelors degree. Two (2) years experience managing projects or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role. Demonstrated experience coordinating projects for Regional Campus operations. Valid driver's license.
PMP or similar Project management certification. Masters Degree or MBA. Five (5) or more years experience leading projects within higher education setting. Experience with Change Management and resource capacity. Experience in creating statements of work, and vendor evaluation and managing contractor resources. Experience using Project Management tools such as MS Project, Service Now, SharePoint or equivalent. Experience with process management and documentation.
Project Manager for UTA West
• Fort Worth, TX, United States
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