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Senior Project Manager, Army Portfolio

Arizona State University
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2025
Job Profile

IT Project Specialist 4

Job Family

IT Project Management

Time Type

Full time

Max Pay – Depends On Experience

$100,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary

Works closely and collaboratively with project managers and product managers to assist with complex tactical tasks for project/product execution; develops and maintains relationships with the project/product team members; is committed to project/product success.

Job Description

Are you a project manager who is a confident communicator and presenter, comfortable working closely with executive leadership, and can ensure project success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about innovation, access to education, and excel at working on complex, innovative, high-visibility projects that push the status quo? Then apply today for this Senior Project Manager opportunity!

EdPlus at ASU is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Senior Project Manager, Army Portfolio, to join our Project Management team. ASU has partnered with the United States military to reimagine their learning ecosystem and to encourage and promote lifelong learning during a service member's time in and out of uniform. Every day you’ll make a difference in the lives of others by leading and delivering complex projects from initiation through completion.

You will align teams and resources, drive progress, and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization. While a deep knowledge of the U.S. military is not necessary to be successful in this role, you must be able to clearly articulate the next steps to both ASU and the U.S. military and to push the project forward through a collaborative, iterative approach.

The responsibilities are broad in scope, encompassing a wide variety of activities, sometimes requiring shifts in priorities. You will take initiative, demonstrate a sense of urgency, use good organizational skills, build a project team, and follow through on commitments to achieve high-quality, repeatable results.

Essential Duties

  • Plan, develop, implement, and manage project teams through complete task definitions and work requirement identification and assignments.
  • Work closely and collaboratively with project teams and key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes; identify critical resource expertise; and target internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal results.
  • Establish and continually monitor/manage project expectations with the team; assign tasks and identify issues for resolution to ensure team effectiveness; and escalate issues as needed.
  • Prepare and maintain all project status reports and schedules; track milestones, deliverables, issues, critical paths, and dependencies; and reset expectations as necessary based on project progress.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding project status; prepare status reports and communications for stakeholders.
  • Lead, support, and guide all project team members, including internal staff and external partners, to ensure project success. Build and maintain strong relationships critical to achieving project goals.
  • Identify and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Implement applicable Project Management methodology throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare post-project reports and summaries to ensure timely dissemination of insights and learnings.
  • Collaborate with project teams and key stakeholders to strategize for successful project deployment and enterprise-scale product implementation.
  • Occasional travel is required for partner engagement.
  • Assume or coordinate additional duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Note

  • This is not a fully remote position. Must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
  • Evidence of strong knowledge of Project Management principles, practices and techniques needed to support large, complex initiatives.
  • Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex projects.
  • Evidence of strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with process optimization.
  • Evidence of professional certification(s) in project management, such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
  • Demonstrated proficiency with project tracking and collaboration tools, especially Jira.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve conflict effectively.
  • Evidence of being comfortable navigating ambiguity and moving initiatives forward.
  • Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated confident and effective presenter.
  • Evidence of familiarity with collaborative course creation.

NOTE: Please answer the following questions in your cover letter:

  • Describe how you build and maintain strong working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
  • Explain how you communicate project updates and results to executive leadership in a clear, concise, and impactful way.

Salary & Benefits

$90,000 - $100,000 per year; DOE

ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. Click here to explore options.

  • Healthcare
  • Financial Security
  • Retirement
  • Family Resources
  • Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
  • Discounts

Working Environment

Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is NOT a fully remote position.)

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

Department Statement

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the University charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

EdPlus employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to be their unique selves. We know that our ability to deliver high-quality services and educational experiences is strengthened by our culture. Our innovative approach drives outcomes through serving learners, achieving milestones, striving for excellence, solving problems, embracing urgency, and being bold.

EdPlus at ASU

Driving Requirement

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Funding

Grant Funded

Instructions To Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$12678.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

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