A Project Manager leads projects through the full project life cycle, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and resource constraints. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages risks and progress, and ensures alignment with the University’s priorities and stakeholder expectations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage project executionthroughout the full project life cycleto ensure adherence todefined scope, schedule, and resource constraints
2. Develop andmaintaina WorkBreakdownStructure(WBS)and associatedprojectplanning artifacts
3. Direct or coordinate activities ofcross-functionalprojectteam members
4. Prepareand deliverprojectstatus reportsand performance updates to stakeholders
5. Develop and implement a stakeholder-informed communication plan tailored to project needs.
6. Adhere to Liberty University policies,representingthe University in an exemplaryand professionalmanner
7. Workeffectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’sChristian model and Mission–Training Championsfor Christ
Project Manager II
1. Manage tasks andcross-functionalprojects that span multiple teams or stakeholder groups
2. May serve as the primary business or technical representative on projects
3. Developcommunication plans that consider stakeholder needs
4. Track project risks and progress with guidance from senior team members.
5. Build stakeholder trustthrough clearcommunication, responsiveness, and adapting to diverse audiences
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Manager II –0
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Project Manager II
1. Demonstrated technical experience beyond foundational level, whether through prior project exposure, domain familiarity, or advancement from a PM I role.
2. Workingknowledge ofstandardproject management methodologiessuch asAgileorWaterfall
3. Bachelor’s degree; business, IT, or related fieldisrequired
4. CAPM, CSM, or PSM I
5. 1-2+ years of experiencesupporting or managing projectsisrequired
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Proficiencyin understanding, speaking, reading, and writing English to support professional correspondence and collaboration.
Strong interpersonal and public communication skills torepresentLiberty University in a professional manner.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiencyin standard office software and relevant project/program management tools.
Problem Solving
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; able to assess situations, evaluate information, and solve both routine and complex problems using sound judgment.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
Frequently required to perform desk-based work, including computer use and data entry.
Ability to communicate effectively in meetings and collaborative settings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Remote or HybridWork Environment
If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position
Time Type
Full time
Location
Hybrid
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.
