Job Description
One of Insight Global's higher education clients is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic initiatives aligned with their Paved Employment Pathways and Career Services, which focus on preparing students for success beyond education. This Project Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support efforts such as job placement programs, career readiness services, and employer engagement strategies. They’ll drive enterprise-level projects from discovery through execution, ensuring that the work directly supports graduates in transitioning into the workforce. The selected individual will serve as a key connector between internal departments and external partners, tracking milestones, identifying risks, and surfacing any delivery-impacting issues. Additional involvement in student success initiatives may occur based on organizational priorities.
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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
Familiarity with Salesforce
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.