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$100,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr

Project Manager III, PLCI

United StatesUnited States·Salt Lake Citymid
OperationsProject Manager
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Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the colleges and major university practices/departments,

Requirements Summary

Minimum Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3+ years and a master's degree, or a doctorate or terminal degree without experience​.

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If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.

Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
 

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Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

The Program Launch & Continuous Improvement (PLCI) Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end successful launch of new programs and offerings at WGU; as well as, the continuous improvement of existing programs and offerings in terms of enhancing student success performance. The PLCI Project Manager works directly with the leadership teams of each college and the leadership of all the supporting departments and practices at WGU which are essential to the successful development and launch of new market offerings such as stackable degree programs, micro-credential offerings, standalone learning events, and corporate partnership personalized training services. The PLCI Project Manager is both a business leader and a project manager. They will author the initial New Program Launch Charter document in coordination with their cross-functional, cross-university, project team and then own the execution of the plan. The PLCI will work with all the major departments of the university (Marketing, Institutional Research, Portfolio Strategy, Program Development, Communications, Enrollment, Student Success, Compliance & Accreditation, Finance, State Affiliates, and Academic Engagement) to construct a new program launch project plan and to execute the project plan by leading the cross-functional core team. The PLCI Project Manager is also responsible for leading the bimonthly meetings of the Program-Level Continuous Improvement Solver Teams organized under each college. Each Program-Level Continuous Improvement Solver Team is composed of key leaders in the college, including the Program Chairs, which directly own the student success performance of a well-defined group of programs and offerings. The PLCI Project Manager will coordinate the activities of Program-Level Continuous Improvement Solver Team(s) through direct leadership of their bimonthly meetings and driving forward their rolling action item list. The PLCI Project Manager will also present results and action plans alongside their colleges colleagues during Monthly Student Success reviews and Quarterly College Business Reviews. Overall, the PLCI Project Manager position is a highly visible role at WGU which is directly responsible for driving forward new programs and new strategies aimed at improving WGU student success and student outcomes.

 

Responsibilities

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• Excellent leadership and project management skills.

• Works well in a team environment.

• Ability to influence change and motivate others.

• Strong oral and written communications abilities.

• Ability to stand-up and present results and action plans to large groups at internal meetings.

• Solid technical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to plan and meet schedules.

• Ability to record and publish meeting minutes, rolling action items, and status reports.

• Ability to use all related computer equipment and applications

• Understanding of statistics and statistical analysis techniques related to continuous improvement.

• Problem solving skills: Investigates appropriate resources and involves partners when appropriate. Future oriented. Assesses what will help or hinder achieving goals. Focuses on what is important.

• Interpersonal skills: Deals with others in a considerate, respectful, and unbiased manner. Approaches conflict proactively. Solicits and shares feedback openly. Listens with empathy and maintains composure.

• Accuracy: Draws on facts collected from a broad knowledge of WGU’s goals and processes.

• Adaptability: Corrects behaviors and communication style to meet the needs of a wide range of situations. Tackles obstacles appropriately. Comfortable with ambiguity.

• Reliability: Accountable to others; does what it takes to get the job done. Actions are consistent with words. Follows through on commitments. Exhibits exceptional integrity.

• Attitude: Displays commitment to the organization and to personal growth. Is self-motivated and able to motivate and inspire others. Asserts self appropriately to champion ideas. Tells the truth in a direct and constructive manner.

• Initiative: Self-directs with a strong tendency for action. Leads the way to improve performance or processes. Displays keen interest in students and organization.

• Working with others: Serves student or employees in a considerate, respectful and unbiased manner, approaches conflict proactively, solicits and shares feedback openly, listens with empathy and maintains composure.

Requirements

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#LI-INOFFICE

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours): This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply: If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive.

Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Salt Lake City, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
$100,000–$150,000 a year
6% below the $133,250 median for Project Manager jobs on Jobera (3,885 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
2 days ago
Employer
has 154 open jobs on Jobera.

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November 3, 2026
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November 4, 2026
Last seen
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Project Manager III, PLCI$100,000.00 - $150,000.00