Project Manager

About Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with six Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers online options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at www.chamberlain.edu.

There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care®. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care®, we’ve built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain Care® is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care®, we invite you to apply today!

Adtalem believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we can work flexibly. 

• HYBRID – If you reside within 50 miles of Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL this role is hybrid, requiring office presence three days a week (Tue, Wed, Thu), with the rest of the workweek spent working from home.

The Project Manager is assigned to work closely with various groups to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of solutions in support of business goals and objectives. While responsibilities are mainly focused on managing projects that support both campus and online expansion efforts, this role may support other projects as needed. This individual will work closely with project owners, consultants and other third party vendors as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 and within budget.
• Modifies tasks, sequencing, and resourcing as appropriate to maintain progress.
• Identifies and addresses obstacles ensuring appropriate resolution.
• Manages project teams and related implementation activities according to project plans
• Provides input into how to use resources more effectively and coordinates/negotiates any staffing changes with managers.
• Balances use of vendor and internal resources.
• Coaches and develops team members in support of achieving the project objectives
• Provides feedback to the project team 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. Completes other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS/BA degree required
• Minimum 5 years of full lifecycle project management experience including knowledge of PMBOK or other equivalent methodology required.
• Masters in Business or Project Management preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 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.
• Experience in an academic enterprise is definitely a plus. 

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $61720.78 and $111584.97. 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.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.

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