Project Manager I​/Ii​/Iii​/Sr

PROJECT MANAGER I/II/III/SR (3 POSITIONS)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.

If there is another applicable document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the Other Document (1) upload field.

If there is an applicable certification document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the ‘Certification’ upload field.

This is a hybrid position with both remote and on-campus responsibilities. The position is expected to work on the Mount Pleasant campus a minimum of three days per week.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3970

Position Number

Position Number 72815, 72825, 72835

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title PROJECT MANAGER I/II/III/SR (3 POSITIONS)

Position Summary

The project manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and university departments to deliver projects that support the university’s strategic objectives. The level of the position (I, II, III , or Senior) reflects the scope of projects managed, years of experience required, and level of autonomy in performing tasks.

High school diploma or GED .

One year of increasingly responsible work experience in project coordination or management.

Basic project management skills, effective communication, attention to detail, and proficiency in project management tools.

Ability to plan and organize the phasing of development projects of small to medium size and duration.

Listening, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to support small-scale projects with guidance from senior staff.

Possess all of the required qualifications of a Project Manager I, plus:

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years.

Four additional years of project management experience, preferably in a higher education environment.

Ability to independently manage multiple medium-scale/complexity projects, with knowledge of risk management and resource allocation.

Possess all of the required qualifications of a Project Manager II, plus:

Four additional years of project management experience, including large, complex projects.

Advanced project management skills, including budget management, strategic planning, and change management.

Ability to lead large-scale, high-impact projects.

Possess all of the required qualifications of a Project Manager III , plus:

Four additional years of project management experience, with a strong track record of delivering multi-departmental or enterprise-level projects.

Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management…