Project Manager V

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

Pay Range: $119,400.00 - $185,100.00

Job Description

Job Description

The Project Manager V is a senior-level project management professional responsible for overseeing complex, cross-functional projects and initiatives within the organization. This role ensures best practices are used across teams and serves as a mentor and resource to other project managers. The Project Manager V is expected to have a broad view of work across their assigned area, providing strategic coordination and ensuring alignment with departmental and organizational priorities. This individual monitors project risks, tracks milestones, and synthesizes project updates into clear, high-level reports for stakeholders and leadership. They also play a key role in developing dashboards and performance metrics using tools such as Microsoft Power BI to support data-driven decision-making. This position requires strong project management expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to effectively coordinate across teams and drive successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plays a critical role in monitoring and staying informed on multiple projects across the assigned area, ensuring strategic alignment, cross-functional coordination, and recognizing dependencies to proactively connect project teams when needed.
• Manages all phases of assigned projects, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing.
• Develops and maintains dashboards and reporting tools to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide leadership with visibility into project progress, leveraging Microsoft Power BI.
• Utilizes Microsoft Project for project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Synthesizes and presents project updates in a clear and concise manner for stakeholders and leadership.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying areas for efficiency and recommending process enhancements.
• Leverages change management methodologies and product management skillsets to drive adoption, optimize processes, and ensure the successful implementation of initiatives across the organization.
• Keeps project management records and systems up to date, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Ensures effective communication and collaboration across project teams, regularly facilitating meetings and discussions, including with senior leadership, to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Supports budget allocation and tracking for the department in collaboration with finance business partners, ensuring effective financial oversight and alignment with departmental priorities as needed.
• Serves as a mentor and resource for project managers and team members, sharing best practices and supporting professional growth.
• Leads and facilitates project coalitions or subject matter expert (SME) workgroups within the department, ensuring cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities.  The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Strong project management expertise with experience in traditional and agile methodologies.
• Ability to mentor and support project managers while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination skills, including experience preparing high-level reports and executive summaries.
• Proficiency in developing dashboards and tracking key performance metrics using Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and prioritize work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Project for project scheduling and management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Management, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Project Management certification (PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent).
• Extensive experience managing cross-functional projects in a large and distributed organization (5,000+ employees).
• Proficiency in project tracking, reporting, and data visualization tools, including Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Project.

Experience

• 10 or more years of related experience.

Experience in lieu of education

Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements.  Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HR or managing HR projects and/or HR certification is HIGHLY desirable.
• Master’s degree in Business, Information Management, Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience developing and maintaining executive dashboards and reports.
• Lean Six Sigma or process improvement experience.
• Experience in higher education or enterprise business operations.
• Familiarity with program or product lifecycle management systems.

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.