Project Manager II, WGU Labs, Salt Lake City, UT

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 75,200 - 112,700 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 3+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Influence","Change management","Problem-solving"]

Oversee the execution and process of assigned projects within WGU Labs’ operations team. Build project plans and schedules aligned to strategic priorities, manage scope, dates, commitments, and stakeholder communications, and track risks, issues, dependencies, and milestone progress. Apply change management strategies, drive lean process improvement, document decisions and lessons learned, and coordinate with internal teams, vendors/clients, and partner schools.

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Project Manager II, WGU Labs, Salt Lake City, UT

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Job Summary

Oversee the execution and process of assigned projects within WGU Labs’ operations team. Build project plans and schedules aligned to strategic priorities, manage scope, dates, commitments, and stakeholder communications, and track risks, issues, dependencies, and milestone progress. Apply change management strategies, drive lean process improvement, document decisions and lessons learned, and coordinate with internal teams, vendors/clients, and partner schools.
Location: Salt Lake City
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee project execution and process, including monitoring scope, dates, commitments, and updating project plans for stakeholders.
  • •Develop realistic project plans and schedules, track deadlines, and manage incoming requests to ensure appropriate requirements are included.
  • •Monitor and report project status, including risks, issues affecting schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and dependencies.
  • •Apply change management strategies and facilitate change requests, documenting impacts on schedule and budget.
  • •Drive lean process improvement, document decisions and lessons learned, and maintain accurate project management records and required reporting.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 75,200 - 112,700 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability CoverageRetirement SavingsPaid LeaveParental LeaveTuition Discount

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • •Three (3) years of experience as the assigned project manager with responsibility for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
  • •Project Management Certification (preference toward PMI-PMP).
  • •Experience applying change management methodologies and practices.
  • •Experience in EdTech, higher education, or other R&D environments.
Experience:3+ yearsEdTechHigher educationR&DStart-up
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementInfluenceChange managementProblem-solving
Certifications:PMI-PMPProject Management Professional (PMP)Proci Change ManagementSix Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt
Tech Stack:AIClaudeAsanaGoogle WorkspaceSlackGitHub

Company Brief

Western Governors University
An accredited, nonprofit online university offering competency-based bachelor’s and master’s degree programs focused on workforce-relevant skills across business, IT, education, health, and nursing.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Nonprofit & NGO
Headquarters: Salt Lake City, United States
Founded: 1997
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