Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager Location

Primary Location for

Job Responsibilities:

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens.

Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join KSU in our vision.

Come Take Flight at KSU!

Manages, develops and implements medium to large projects and feasibility studies within budget. Reviews and consults with project sponsors prior to project submission and provides planning, development and follow-up. Analyzes and develops strategies for new projects and provides recommendations and direction to achieve project goals.

• Defines project objectives, develops plans and monitors progress
• Responsible for continuity of process flow and action items from project planning meetings
• Manages changes to project plan, schedule, cost and scope
• Identifies critical path decisions and communicates to project stakeholders
• Provides guidance and support to project team and managers
• Builds and maintains relationships with campus partners
• Provides project management coordination and training
• Collaborates with project team members in making strategic decisions when appropriate

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Required Experience: Two (2) years of direct project management experience

Additional

Preferred Qualifications:

Project Management Professional Certification

Preferred Educational

Qualifications:

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience: Experience with project management software solutions;
Experience in higher education

Abilities: Able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions;
Able to influence and negotiate effectively;
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Knowledge: Knowledge of project management methodology and familiarity with major project management approaches

Skills: Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills;
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite);
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills;
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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