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Project Manager     Location: This position is remote.   Shape the Future of Online Learning with OU Education Services: OU Education Services (OUES) is a nonprofit corporation established to manage and expand online learning for the University of Oklahoma System. As a growing education technology organization, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that enhance learning outcomes, improve student experiences, and support the university's mission of providing high-quality education to learners everywhere.   At OUES, we prioritize collaboration and provide opportunities for our teams to work closely to deliver meaningful, impactful results. We are a talent focused organization and encourage applicants from all regions, we have a preference for candidates who are in or open to relocating to the Oklahoma City metro area. Being part of our vibrant community fosters richer collaboration and a stronger alignment with OU and the OUES mission.     Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamicProject Manager to drive key initiatives that will transform the student experience, benefiting from our strategic alliance with the University of Oklahoma. You'll be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from planning to launch, for efforts aimed at optimizing the student journey, diversifying program offerings, and strengthening recruitment and retention. This role requires managing complex projects, forging strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborating closely with two Program Managers to proactively identify and mitigate student issues, directly contributing to overall student success. The ideal candidate is an expert communicator and organizer, comfortable navigating the complexities of a university environment, and deeply committed to positively impacting the student journey.   Key Responsibilities   Project Delivery & Portfolio Management  Lead end-to-end delivery of technology, process, and university partnership initiatives — defining scope, timelines, resource plans, and risk mitigation from initiation through closeout.  Build and maintain portfolio roadmaps; communicate status at the right level of detail for leadership, project teams, and operations.  Apply waterfall, agile, or hybrid methodologies without dogma; maintain Jira and Confluence as reliable sources of truth.  Surface and escalate risks proactively; facilitate retrospectives and convert lessons into improved practices.    OU Partnership & Relationship Management  Serve as the primary OUES PMO liaison to OU stakeholders — faculty, deans, program directors, department chairs, and university administrators.  Navigate the culture and structure of a large research university with confidence — understanding how decisions are made and how to move work forward in an academic environment.  Represent OUES in joint working sessions, steering committees, and governance meetings; anticipate partner needs and bring solutions before they’re requested.  Lead the full lifecycle of OU-facing initiatives: new program launches, system integrations, cross-institutional process design, and collaboration sessions with faculty and academic leadership.    Process Improvement & Workflow Design  Lead process improvement initiatives end-to-end: current-state analysis, root cause identification, future-state design, and post-launch measurement.  Build professional process documentation in Lucidchart — swimlane diagrams, decision trees, and system integration maps for stakeholders at all levels.  Facilitate structured process workshops with both OUES and OU stakeholders; apply Lean or Six Sigma frameworks to prioritize opportunities.  Own change management for process transitions: impact assessments, communication plans, training coordination, and adoption tracking.  Develop and maintain PMO-wide templates, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.    Requirements Gathering & UAT Leadership  Lead functional require