Project Manager

Company Description

More than 50 years ago, Walden University was founded to support adult learners in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and communities. Students from across the U.S. and more than 115 countries are pursuing a certificate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree online at Walden.

We offer more than 100 online degrees and certificate programs. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org). Visit WaldenU.edu for more information, and follow Walden on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

 

Job Description

The Project Manager supports student enrollment growth, retention, and enhancements to the overall student experience by leading cross-functional initiatives and coordinating the successful delivery of products, services, and operational improvements across the university. This role partners closely with functional leaders, product teams, and key stakeholders to plan, execute, and monitor projects that drive strategic objectives and organizational priorities. The Project Manager builds strong relationships across Walden University and Covista, facilitates effective communication, manages dependencies, and risks, and ensures alignment among business units to achieve successful project outcomes. Through leadership, collaboration, and operational oversight, the Project Manager helps deliver high-quality solutions that positively impact students, faculty, and institutional performance.

• Analyzes project needs and identifies resources required.
• Develops detailed project plans, which include key activities, timelines and resource requirements needed to achieve project objectives while adhering to an appropriate systematic development process.
• Tracks and documents completion of work plan activities and initiates efforts to advance the project as needed.
• Manages multiple projects according to plan while monitoring, measuring, and reporting on progress to ensure project is delivered on time.
• Modifies tasks, sequencing, and resourcing as appropriate to maintain progress.
• Identifies and addresses obstacles ensuring appropriate resolution.
• Manages project teams within a Pod structure as well as related implementation activities according to project plans
• Provides input into how to use resources more effectively and coordinates/negotiates any staffing changes with managers.
• Coaches and develops team members in support of achieving the project objectives
• Provides feedback to the project team and Pod members as appropriate.
• Communicates project progress and issues to clients, especially related to the impact of changes to project resources, scheduling scope and delivery.
• Works closely with groups involved to ensure smooth implementation.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Project Management, or related field required, Master's Degree in Business or Project Management preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Five years’ experience of full lifecycle project management including knowledge of PMBOK or other qualified methodology.
• Experience in an academic enterprise  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and determine effective business and alternative solutions.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to advance projects while managing multiple initiatives.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and work in a fast-paced environment with many initiatives.
• Ability to manage a variety of business and vendor resources.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision and direction.
• Proficient with project management practices and tools
• Capability to influence and instill credibility in sponsors, peers and subordinates by meeting project milestones, deadlines, and budget.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $70,000.00 and $100,000.00.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays

For more information related to our benefits please visit:https://careers.covista.com/benefits

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation