Job Description
One of Insight Global's higher education clients is seeking two experienced Senior Project Managers to join their team and support large-scale, enterprise-level initiatives. These professionals will lead efforts through the discovery phase, gather requirements from business stakeholders and academic leaders, and develop actionable, realistic project plans. Each Project Manager will serve as a central communication link between departments, ensuring consistent updates across all assigned projects. This includes tracking milestones, reporting risks, and identifying any issues that could impact timelines or deliverables. In addition to their primary responsibilities, candidates may also be asked to support adjacent programs based on organizational needs.
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Required Skills & Experience
6–8+ years of experience in technical project management
Proven experience managing projects with complex compliance or regulatory requirements
Background in leading large-scale initiatives with cross-functional teams in enterprise environments
Collaborative experience with data management or software development teams
Confidence in presenting to and working with senior-level stakeholders, including C-Suite, VPs, and SVPs
Expertise across all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closure
Skilled in identifying and communicating risks, issues, and changes affecting scope, schedules, budgets, and milestones
Proficiency with project management tools and platforms such as Smartsheet, Excel, Jira, ServiceNow, or comparable software
PMP certification
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Experience in higher education, educational program design, or working with Department of Education regulatory initiatives
Master’s degree in a relevant field
Experience supporting projects in the 360Learner platform
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.