Project Manager III

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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. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
Grade:
Professional 311 Pay Range: $97,100.00 - $.

WGU is hiring a Project Manager III to support high‑impact work within WGU Academy, managing complex initiatives from inception through completion in Academic Programs. This role partners closely with academic and operational stakeholders to deliver projects that are tightly aligned to departmental priorities, timelines, and standards.

• Manage all phases of assigned projects, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing
• Keep stakeholders and leadership informed of project status, including milestone achievements, toll‑gate progress, risks, and issues impacting schedules
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date project management records and systems
• Produce timely and accurate reports as directed
• Develop realistic project plans and schedules by analyzing dependencies, resource requirements, work breakdowns, and departmental priorities
• Ensure projects are managed in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and procedures
• Document project deliverables, outputs, and decision rationale
• Understand departmental strategic priorities and influence project team efforts in alignment with those priorities
• Apply and support change management strategies within assigned projects and monitor outcomes
• Provide input to refine project management processes and improve efficiency
• Provide thought leadership, mentorship, and training support to project managers and associate project managers

• Strong project management expertise
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using project management systems and tools (e.g., Asana, JIRA, or similar)
• Working knowledge of change management methodologies and practices
• Ability to influence without authority and motivate cross‑functional partners

• Full‑time, in‑office position in Salt Lake City, UT
• Must reside in or relocate to the Salt Lake City area within 90 days of offer acceptance
• Onsite four (4) days per week with the option to work remotely on Fridays, per department scheduling
• Occasional travel up to 20%, including required attendance at company summits (typically one to two per year)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five (5) years of experience as the assigned project manager with responsibility for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Experience applying change management methodologies within projects
• Ability to use tools such as Asana, JIRA, or similar PM system tools.

• Scrum or Agile experience
• Lean Six Sigma or process improvement experience
• Experience in higher education or academic environments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent

WGU is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

• Introductory call with recruiter (30 minutes)
• First‑round interview (45 minutes)
• Second‑round interview (30 minutes)
• Team interview / stakeholder conversation (30 minutes)

Comprehensive healthcare, retirement savings,…