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Project Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
54K-97K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
54K-97K Annually
Senior level
The Project Manager ensures project efficiency by analyzing requirements, developing plans, tracking progress, managing teams, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
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Company Description

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.


 

Job Description

The Project Manager works closely with functional groups, Business Analysts, and technical staff to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of solutions in support of business goals and objectives. The individual also works closely with project owners, consultants and other third party vendors, when necessary.
 

  • Analyzes project requirements; includes investigating project needs in various functional areas, and identifying resources required.
  • Develops detailed project plans that develop key activities, timelines, and resource requirements needed to achieve project objectives while adhering to an appropriate systematic development process.
  • Initiates efforts to advance the project; tracks and documents completion of work plan activities.
  • Manages multiple projects according to plan, measures, monitors, and reports progress at defined points to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.
  • Modifies tasks, sequencing, and re-sourcing as appropriate to maintain progress.
  • Identifies and addresses obstacles; pursues resolution.
  • Manages project teams and related implementation activities according to project plans in a matrix organization.
  • Makes suggestions for using resources more effectively and coordinates / negotiates staffing changes with managers.
  • Balances use of vendor resources and internal resources.
  • Coaches and develops team members in support of the achievement of the project.
  • Provides feedback to the project team members, as appropriate.
  • Communicates project progress and issues to clients, especially related to impact of changes in project resources, scheduling, scope and delivery.
  • Works closely with the groups involved to ensure smooth implementation.
  • Completes other duties as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree Required and Master's Degree in Business or Project Management PreferredDesired
  • Five (5) plus years of full lifecycle project management experience including knowledge of PMBOK or other equivalent methodology. 
  • Experience in an academic enterprise. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and determine effective business and alternative solutions.
  • Demonstrate initiative and ability to advance projects while managing multiple initiatives.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to interact with all levels within the organization and work in a fast paced environment with many initiatives.
  • Ability to manage a variety of business and vendor resources.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with minimal supervision and direction.
  • Proficient with project management practices and tools.
  • Capability to influence and instill credibility in sponsors, peers and subordinates by meeting project milestones, deadlines and budget.
  • PMP certification Preferred.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $53,520.9 and $96,736.53. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including:

 

  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
  • Participation in Covista’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
  • 12 Paid Holidays

    For more information related to our benefits please visit:
    https://careers.covista.com/benefits


     

 

 

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

 

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