Project Manager, It (Online/Remote)

Project Manager, IT
American Public Education, Inc.

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) is seeking a dynamic Project Manager with a proven track record in various delivery methodologies and strong product management skills. In this pivotal role, the Project Manager will take a proactive approach to meticulously planning, executing, and delivering crucial projects. Additionally, the individual will actively promote communication and collaboration with external and internal stakeholders to ensure the success of each project.

The position directly reports to the VP of EPMO.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies, coordinates, and manages stakeholders and resources for each project and is perceived as a strong project leader.
• Defines and creates project schedules. Monitors plan to ensure activities are accomplished with an acceptable level of quality in the expected timeframe. One of the reviewers of project deliverables to ensure quality is in place.
• Evaluates trade-offs between project size and complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value.
• Partners with University business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria.
• Builds, leads, and coaches multiple project teams throughout their lifecycles, working with the team to identify optimal delivery processes.
• Facilitates all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects.
• Assesses and resolves all high-priority project risks as they are identified.
• Ensures all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the University.
• Continually updates relevant business stakeholders on project status.
• Ensures all projects meet success parameters and return on investment targets stated in the business case.
• Assist or lead in contract negotiations as necessary.
• Participates in the APUS PMO, assessing the impact of other project initiatives against those being managed, communicating and resolving impacts, and adhering to standards and guidelines regarding PMO operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership, organization, analytical and project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of IT Project and Program Management best practices.
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously.
• Strong ability to plan and manage the delivery of business change and technical solutions that are determined appropriate.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodology and the more formalized waterfall-style Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate with end-users and IT resources to drive initiatives to a timely conclusion, emphasizing quality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with diverse groups, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to successfully handle multiple project initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to manage large programs to completion

Education/Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or business administration is preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and an advanced degree in one of these fields is preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience managing projects with Web Operations, Content Management Systems, Financial Systems, and dynamic Application Development, preferably in Higher Education.
• Experience with information security vulnerabilities and risk management.
• Experience in business process development , reengineering, budgeting, resource allocation, and administrative operations.
• Demonstrated success partnering across business functions to drive project implementation.
• Experience leading project teams in a high-performance, customer-centric culture focused on service, innovation, efficiency, and productivity.
• Basic knowledge of project accounting.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products , including Project, TFS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

About Us:

Online, on campus and in the workplace, we provide higher education and training to our country’s heroes – military service members, veterans, nurses, government employees, and motivated professionals that want to make a difference. American Public Education, Inc. educates service-minded students, ranging from the military, public service, federal agencies, and nursing communities, through American Public University System (APUS), Hondros College of Nursing (HCON), Rasmussen University and Graduate School USA (GSUSA).

It is the policy of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public Education, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Colorado, California, Washington and NYC Pay Transparency Statement

If you are a resident of Colorado, California, Washington or New York City and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. Please send an email to recruiting@apei.com