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Administrative Operations Manager 3Job Family:
Administrative OperationsTime Type:
Full timeApply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.Job Description:
Are you a collaborative leader who excels at guiding teams and moving complex, high-impact work forward? Do you know how to bring structure to ambiguity, align diverse stakeholders around shared goals, and build the trust and accountability needed to deliver results? If you’re energized by developing talented project managers while helping an organization turn strategic priorities into action, apply today for the Associate Director of Project Management opportunity!
is a dynamic unit of Arizona State University focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural, and overall health of the local, national, and international communities served by ASU.
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We are seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to lead a team of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers within the EdPlus Project Management Office (PMO). Every day you will make a difference in the lives of others by supervising project management staff, leading complex cross-functional initiatives, and advancing the PMO's project management framework to support consistent, effective project delivery across the organization.
Working closely with leadership, you will align project work with strategic priorities, manage high-impact initiatives, and coach project managers to perform at a high level.
Essential Duties:
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of approximately six Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
Manage team capacity, workload, and resource allocation to support organizational priorities.
Project Management
Lead complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation.
Develop project plans, manage scope, schedule, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
Partner with leadership to prioritize work and ensure projects align with strategic objectives.
PMO Leadership
Advance the PMO's project management framework by promoting consistent governance, tools, and best practices.
Coach Project Managers in selecting and applying appropriate project management methodologies—including Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, or other approaches—based on project needs.
Identify opportunities to improve PMO processes, reporting, and operational effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement & Tools
Build strong partnerships across EdPlus and ASU to support successful project delivery.
Utilize project management tools, including Jira, to manage projects, monitor progress, and support reporting and decision-making.
Assume or coordinate other duties or projects as assigned or directed.
NOTE: This is an in-person hybrid position. You must be able to reliably commute to Scottsdale, Arizona.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
Experience leading and developing project management professionals.
Demonstrated success managing large, complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of project management principles and multiple delivery methodologies.
Experience coaching others in selecting and applying appropriate project management approaches.
Evidence of excellent communication, facilitation, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including relationship building.
Experience managing and supervising staff.
Experience with Jira or similar project management platforms.
PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or related certifications are preferred.
Salary & Benefits:
$100,000 - $115,000 per year; DOE
ASU offers a total compensation package that includes valuable employee benefits. See the ASU Benefits website to explore options.
Healthcare
Financial Security
Retirement
Family Resources
Tuition Reduction (Eligible ASU Employee, their dependents and spouse.)
Discounts
Working Environment:
Your desk will be in the beautiful, cutting-edge, and collaborative workspace at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The Center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education, and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.
ASU EdPlus supports flexible work options, ranging from alternate work schedules to hybrid remote work schedules, subject to approvals per ASU policy. (This is an in-person hybrid position.)
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States. ASU EdPlus will not be a sponsor for this position.
Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.Location:
Off-Campus: ScottsdaleFunding:
No Federal FundingInstructions to Apply:
Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.
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