- Full-time
- Academic Operations
- Adtalem Global Education
- Columbia
Job description
About Adtalem Global Education
Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.
Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.
We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Visit Adtalem.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Opportunity at a Glance
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Project Manager to lead and coordinate online course development initiatives for university-level programs. This role partners closely with instructional designers, faculty, and academic leadership to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of digital learning experiences. The Project Manager also liaises with technical teams, administrative staff, external vendors and consultants as needed to support project success.
*** Please, note that this position will require working from our Columbia, MD office four days a week.***
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with academic stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables for online course development.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations aligned with instructional design and academic calendars.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams—including faculty, media producers, and learning designers—through all phases of course development.
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
- Identify and resolve project risks and roadblocks, escalating issues when necessary.
- Facilitate regular status updates and communicate changes in scope, schedule, or resources to stakeholders.
- Manage vendor relationships and balance internal and external resources effectively.
- Support continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and contributing to process enhancements.
- Provide coaching and feedback to project contributors to ensure alignment with project goals and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accessibility standards, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Project Management, Education, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of full lifecycle project management experience, preferably in higher education or e-learning environments.
- Familiarity with instructional design processes and online learning technologies.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Birdview, JIRA, MS Project, Monday.com).
- PMP certification preferred.
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $53,520 and $96,736. 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

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