Senior Manager, Project Management
American Public Education Inc.

American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) seeks a seasoned and dynamic Senior Manager to lead our Project Management Office (PMO). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale projects and programs and strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

The position directly reports to the VP of EPMO. This position has direct reports.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the PMO's strategic direction in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the portfolio of projects and programs within the organization, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and resource optimization.
• Governance and Compliance: Establish and maintain project management governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
• Executive Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status of projects, key performance indicators, and risks.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively across projects and programs to optimize productivity and ensure successful project delivery.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts to drive the adoption of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices across the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize potential impacts on project outcomes and organizational objectives.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality management processes and standards to ensure the delivery of high-quality project outcomes that meet stakeholder expectations.
• Talent Development: Mentor and coach project managers and PMO staff to enhance their skills, capabilities, and professional development.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization to ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least five years in a leadership role within a PMO.
• Experience in business process development, reengineering, budgeting, resource allocation, and administrative operations.
• Demonstrated success partnering across business functions to drive project implementation.
• Experience leading project teams in a high-performance, customer-centric culture focused on service, innovation, efficiency, and productivity.
• Basic knowledge of project accounting.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products, including Project, TFS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects and programs with significant business impact.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills with the ability to drive change and innovation within the organization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Deep understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience in portfolio management, resource optimization, and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project goals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Experience in process improvement and change management initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or business administration is preferred. Advanced degree in either field preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.

About Us:

Online, on campus and in the workplace, we provide higher education and training to our country's heroes - military service members, veterans, nurses, government employees, and motivated professionals that want to make a difference. American Public Education, Inc. educates service-minded students, ranging from the military, public service, federal agencies, and nursing communities, through American Public University System (APUS), Hondros College of Nursing (HCON), Rasmussen University and Graduate School USA (GSUSA).

It is the policy of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. American Public Education, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Colorado, California, Washington and NYC Pay Transparency Statement

If you are a resident of Colorado, California, Washington or New York City and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role, which we will provide upon request. Please send an email to recruiting@apei.com