Ad Astra Overland Park , KS 66204
Posted 2 months ago
About Us
By combining our unparalleled domain expertise with leading-edge technology, Ad Astra is helping higher education in its mission to advance timely student completions. We are building a cloud-based software platform that will provide the foundation for our next generation of industry-leading solutions and analytics. Simply put, we're helping students graduate faster.
Our Core Values
We recognize talent. We recognize and appreciate the unique God-given talents that our people bring to Ad Astra. Aligning these individual gifts with our work sets team members up to succeed.
We're unpretentious. There's no room for ego. We admit our imperfections and have the humility to know what we don't know.
We're passionate. We aren't satisfied with the status quo. We're on a mission together to protect the value of degree completion and to transform the higher education industry.
We're pioneering. We're pioneering and aren't afraid to fail-in fact, we celebrate it. We love it when our people boldly experiment with innovative solutions.
We love fun. The health of our relationships is strengthened by working with people who stretch our thinking-and by enjoying the lighter side of life together. We don't take ourselves too seriously, but we do take fun seriously.
We have grit. Beyond talent and intelligence, our people have stick-to-itiveness. We push through challenges to make goals a reality.
About You
We are looking for a passionate leader who has experience in Managing Project Management operations. In this multifaceted role, you will lead our Project Management Office (PMO) and be responsible for ensuring Time-to-Value and quality of service for our clients. Your Project Management experience, combined with your client-centric approach will drive efficient project delivery and ensure successful project outcomes for our Implementation team. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing project management processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices, all while delivering outstanding client experiences.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Collaborate with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects.
Plan project management activities and standards, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables.
Analyze financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation.
Manage multiple, simultaneous organizational projects of varying scope and duration while coordinating efforts with various team members on each project.
Oversee the execution of projects and ensure that team members are carrying out their tasks efficiently while upholding the company's standards.
Work closely with Sales and Client Success to assist in creating and refining SOWs for client engagements.
Review, improve and draft Implementation policies and processes.
Continuously evaluate client engagements to ensure they are meeting Ad Astra standards, adhering to budgets, and meeting deadlines.
Ensure accuracy in project creation and execution as well as documenting scope, budget, and justification, as needed.
Effectively communicate expectations and standards to Project Management team.
Maintain and aspire to exceed team and company goals.
Travel as needed, (approx. 25%)
Required:
Bachelor's degree emphasis in a technical, project management, or business-related field.
At least 2 years of Project Management Office Management experience, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Management.
Experience in Software Implementation with a strong understanding of SaaS, on-prem, single-tenant, multi-tenant, etc. product architectures.
Proven ability to effectively communicate verbally or in written form with all levels of the organization, and able to influence a larger team to perform toward the same goal.
Successful track record of managing motivated, collaborative, and productive cross functional teams.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to review and interpret multiple complex data points to utilize in decision making and departmental direction.
Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
Comfortable with Client and Stakeholder presentations.
Must be self-motivated, take initiative, and be able to lead others in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft product suite; specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience using Financial Force-PSA (or other project management suite), HubSpot, Zendesk, and Salesforce.
Previous experience working within the Higher Education Industry.
Project Management Credentials: PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP, PMI-RMP, PMI-SP.
Experience in Change or Risk Management within Software Operations.
Experience in internal training.
Benefits Highlights
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
401(k) with profit sharing
Flexible Time
Office dog
This position is located in Overland Park, Kansas. Ad Astra does not pay for relocation expenses.
Ad Astra Information Systems, LLC. is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
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