Project Manager @ Wright State University

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Wright State University is hiring a Project Manager. The Project Manager leads the planning, execution, and closure of technology, data, and administrative projects at an enterprise level, collaborating with cross-functional teams including IT, academic departments, and external vendors to ensure project success aligned with institutional goals.

Highlights

Lead and manage multiple institutional projects involving technology, data, and administration.

Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to define project scope, goals, timelines, and resources.

Apply project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.

Use project management tools including Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, and Jira.

Support change management strategies to facilitate adoption of new processes and software.

Maintain project documentation and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree with 3 years project management experience or a high school diploma with certification and 5 years experience.

Preferred candidates have experience in higher education, project management certifications (PMP, CSM), software implementation, and familiarity with data privacy regulations (FERPA, GDPR).

Full-time position with a minimum salary of $70,000 and occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Position is within the VP-Business & Fiscal Affairs Administration department at Wright State University.

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EEO Statement	Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title	Project Manager
Job Category:	Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department	VP-Business & Fiscal Affairs Admin
EEO number:	26P160
Position FTE	100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate	70000
Salary Band:	UC S05
Job Summary/Basic Function:	The Project Manager (PM) plays a key role in planning, managing, and delivering technology, data, and administrative projects at an enterprise level. This individual is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects in alignment with institutional goals. The PM will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, academic departments, administrative offices, and external vendors, to ensure smooth project execution.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant field and 3 years of experience in project management OR high school diploma/GED with Project Management Certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM) and 5 years of experience in project management Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. Experience using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira).
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in higher education or a similar complex organization. Project management credential, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or similar certification. Experience managing software implementation projects Familiarity with data privacy regulations, such as FERPA or GDPR, as they relate to higher education technology. Experience in managing projects related to process optimization in administrative services.
Essential Functions and percent of time:	65% Project Planning and Execution Lead planning, initiation and execution of centrally managed institutional projects, including collaborating with sponsors and stakeholders to define scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resources. Manage multiple concurrent projects related to operations, programs, and strategic initiatives. - Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand their needs, manage expectations, and ensure successful project outcomes. - Proactively identify project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and solutions to ensure projects stay on track. - Lead cross-functional teams, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment on project timelines and goals. - Track and optimize the use of institutional resources to achieve project objectives. - Ensure that all projects follow institutional policies, compliance standards, and industry best practices. Monitor status of departmentally managed projects to track progress, adherence to standards, and achievement of project goals. 20% Change Management Support development and implementation of change management strategies for projects, ensuring smooth adoption of new software or administrative processes by end-users. Leverage a change management methodology, plan, process, and tools to create a strategy for supporting the adoption of project-required changes. 10% Project Reporting and Documentation Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation compliant with policies and procedures, including status reports, meeting notes, and lessons learned. Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders. 5% Other Duties as Assigned
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions	Full-time position with occasional evening or weekend work as necessary to meet project deadlines. On-site position at Dayton campus. Potential for limited flexible work arrangement after successful probationary period.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date	02/18/2026
First Consideration Date:	03/04/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes

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* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Facebook
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event

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Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Certifications
Other Document 1
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EEO Statement	Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.
Faculty Rank or Job Title	Project Manager
Job Category:	Administrative (exempt/non-exempt)
Department	VP-Business & Fiscal Affairs Admin
EEO number:	26P160
Position FTE	100%
Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate	70000
Salary Band:	UC S05
Job Summary/Basic Function:	The Project Manager (PM) plays a key role in planning, managing, and delivering technology, data, and administrative projects at an enterprise level. This individual is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects in alignment with institutional goals. The PM will work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, academic departments, administrative offices, and external vendors, to ensure smooth project execution.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant field and 3 years of experience in project management OR high school diploma/GED with Project Management Certification (PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, CSM) and 5 years of experience in project management Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams. Experience using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira).
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in higher education or a similar complex organization. Project management credential, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or similar certification. Experience managing software implementation projects Familiarity with data privacy regulations, such as FERPA or GDPR, as they relate to higher education technology. Experience in managing projects related to process optimization in administrative services.
Essential Functions and percent of time:	65% Project Planning and Execution Lead planning, initiation and execution of centrally managed institutional projects, including collaborating with sponsors and stakeholders to define scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resources. Manage multiple concurrent projects related to operations, programs, and strategic initiatives. - Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to understand their needs, manage expectations, and ensure successful project outcomes. - Proactively identify project risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies and solutions to ensure projects stay on track. - Lead cross-functional teams, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment on project timelines and goals. - Track and optimize the use of institutional resources to achieve project objectives. - Ensure that all projects follow institutional policies, compliance standards, and industry best practices. Monitor status of departmentally managed projects to track progress, adherence to standards, and achievement of project goals. 20% Change Management Support development and implementation of change management strategies for projects, ensuring smooth adoption of new software or administrative processes by end-users. Leverage a change management methodology, plan, process, and tools to create a strategy for supporting the adoption of project-required changes. 10% Project Reporting and Documentation Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation compliant with policies and procedures, including status reports, meeting notes, and lessons learned. Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders. 5% Other Duties as Assigned
Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):
Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:
Working Conditions	Full-time position with occasional evening or weekend work as necessary to meet project deadlines. On-site position at Dayton campus. Potential for limited flexible work arrangement after successful probationary period.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date	02/18/2026
First Consideration Date:	03/04/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
- WSU Careers website
- Academic Careers
- Academic Keys
- Chronicle
- Diversity in Higher Ed
- Diverse Issues in Higher Ed
- Facebook
- HBCU
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn
- Social Media
- Personal referral
- Women in Higher Ed
- Other
- Job Fair or Hiring Event

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Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
Certifications
Other Document 1
References

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