Project Manager III - Technical

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage all phases of assigned IT projects, including scope definition, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, work breakdown structures, and milestone-driven roadmaps.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor and communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and issues to ensure transparency and timely escalation.
• Identify and remove project impediments and drive alignment on key technical decisions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure deliverables meet quality and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and support testing, validation, and user acceptance activities.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and project management skills with a focus on scope, schedule, and delivery outcomes.
• Deep understanding of Agile principles and experience with hybrid or traditional project management approaches.
• Experience creating and managing work breakdown structures, project plans, and delivery roadmaps.
• Solid knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and large-scale technology delivery.
• Proficiency with project and productivity tools such as Jira, MS Project, and Excel.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across both technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Master certification.
• Project Management certification such as PMP, Project+, or Prince2.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience supporting technology initiatives in higher education or similarly complex environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare.
• Retirement savings plan and health savings account.
• Flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation, plus flexible paid sick time.
• 11 paid holidays and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
• Discounted WGU tuition and wellbeing programs.

About the Company

Western Governors University (WGU) is a leading accredited online university dedicated to expanding access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs. Founded by a coalition of U.S. governors, WGU pioneers innovative ways to learn in the 21st century, helping students graduate and build better futures for themselves and their families.