Senior Project/Change Integration Manager

Description and Requirements

At the University of Phoenix, we are committed to the future of work by providing a fully remote, work-from-home environment. This strategy enables us to attract top talent nationwide. Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the opportunity to make a significant impact while collaborating with a team of fun, innovative individuals? Would you prefer to work with an organization that positively contributes to the world? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!

About Us

University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.

Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring - and learning from - those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.

We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

About the Position

A Senior Project/Change Integration Manager (Enterprise Project & Change Management) integrates project and change management practices to ensure that goals and objectives of enterprise-wide strategic initiatives are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and budget parameters. An individual oversees and executes assigned projects/project components, which are typically more complex in nature, within the context of the broader strategic initiative. An individual leads teams of project managers to carry out areas of responsibility within a larger project implementation to ensure the success of the overall project.

What You'll Do

1. Confer with clients to determine and define scope and objectives of assigned project components, feasibility, critical success pathways and desired outcomes; develop work plans and staffing requirements for each assigned component; collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure efficient and cost-effective implementation of key change initiatives and advise of best practices in formulating plans and activities to support project implementation.

2. Lead teams of project managers and manage activities for assigned project components, which includes but is not limited to assigning duties, responsibilities and scope of authority; develop project schedules to ensure timely completion and adherence to budget; provide status reports to leadership and all stakeholders, keeping them apprised of progress and any anticipated issues.

3. Design/recommend new processes or operating models for assigned project components; create timelines and project plans detailing the implementation process, specifically focusing on how employees' work will change.

4. Collaborate with department management and business leaders to identify gaps in employee knowledge or competency to support future-state processes; recommend and collaborate on development of training programs.

5. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

NOTE: The primary accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or most of the primary accountabilities listed above. Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Leads assigned project teams

What You Bring to the Table

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management or Information Technology
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience participating large-scale, complex project management that includes organizational change management responsibility and interaction with executive leadership
• Strong proficiency with project management and presentation development software

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Preference will be given to candidates located in Arizona*
• Certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner
• Project and/or Program Management (PMP/PgMP) or multiple advanced certifications directly related to program/project/change/product management (e.g., CAPM, CCP, CCMP)
• Experience with project and change management methodologies (e.g., PMI, ADKAR, SCRUM)
• Experience partnering across functions such as Marketing, Communications, Compliance, Legal and Operations to support complex projects and change initiatives
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and an interest in exploring emerging technologies to improve business processes, collaboration and ways of working
• Strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills to understand and anticipate the impact and opportunities across multiple critical projects
• Experience supporting a technology-enabled project and a thorough understanding of the technology environment, and supporting functions/applications typically used to support business operations
• Demonstrated experience in understanding organizational change with strong consulting and facilitation skills to coach and lead business managers to desired outcomes
• Proven ability to interact with executive leadership and senior management to facilitate key stakeholder/cross-functional teams to reach desired outcome
• High levels of tact, savvy and discretion to balance the interests of multiple constituents and stakeholders
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate in a variety of circumstances

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $87,600 (minimum), $132,300 (midpoint), and $177,000 (maximum).*

• Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget. Compensation above the midpoint is generally associated with experienced, long-tenured employees who have demonstrated sustained performance and expertise in the role.

Individuals in this role are eligible for:

• Annual Bonus Award

Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we're committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals.

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
• Competitive 401(k) employer match;
• Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and,
• A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*
• For more details around paid time off benefits, please click here.

Application Deadline is 11/02/2026.

The University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. Sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking are forms of sex discrimination, which are prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and by University policy. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator:

Kelly Hermann, Vice President, Accessibility & Student Affairs

4035 S. Riverpoint Parkway

Phoenix, AZ 85040

TIXC@phoenix.edu

602-387-9936 office / 480-749-5515 mobile

For a complete copy of the University's Equal Opportunity, Harassment and Nondiscrimination Policy and additional information on Title IX, please click the Title IX Information link at the bottom of the page.

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