Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.
Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.
Make an impact — from near or far
At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.
The opportunity
Reporting to the Director of Marketing Operations, the Marketing Program Manager is a critical role that is a project manager with the marketing team and different business across and outside the university. You will lead and ensure the delivery of large projects. You will work with different teams, apply different methodologies (such as Scrum/Agile or Waterfall), and provide guidance to marketing team members. This position is fully remote. #LI-Remote
Manage Relationships: Establish relationships with project team, partners, sponsors, and executives. Seek assistance, manage expectations, and diplomatically resolve conflicts. Be a trusted advisor to the extended team.
Business/Technical Knowledge and Enterprise Knowledge: Make decisions aligned with the organizational strategy and goals. Engage subject matter experts (SMEs), partners, and sponsors to maximize value and minimize issues and costs.
Manage Project: Identify project deliverables, resources, milestones, activities, and tasks. Perform risk assessment and develop mitigation plans. Establish standards for financial management, planning, tracking, reporting, documentation, and procurement. Monitor project activities, communicate, and address issues, evaluate project benefits, and support organizational change. Manage and procure vendor relationships. Monitor program expenditures and financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities and implementing appropriate measures.
Plan and Manage Communications: Analyze communication needs and determine methods, channels, frequency, and level of detail for different audiences. Ensure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of project information. Translate technical and creative knowledge to non-technical partners. Communication delivering project information promptly, ensuring stakeholders receive updates and details when needed.
System Maintenance: Provide guidance and training to organization on the use of the Workfront system and assess the system's performance (e.g. raise of areas of complexity or need for system maintenance) identifying areas for improvement. Stay up to date with the latest Workfront features, exploring opportunities for applying new capabilities to enhance program management efficiency and work with Workfront / Technology manager on implementation.
Lead Team: Guide and motivate the team to accomplish project goals aligned with our goals. Adapt leadership style for team performance. Ensure clarity of goals, roles, responsibilities, and accountability.
Determine Project Methods/Practices: Assess project needs with manager and select/implement the most appropriate methodologies (predictive, agile, hybrid) for optimized project execution. Allow team members to use the selected approach, methods, tools, and techniques.
Establish, Empower, and Coach Team: Create work plans, assign project staff, assess team skills/performance, and facilitate knowledge sharing. Be a coach to project team members and partners.
Accessibility: Incorporate accessibility considerations into project planning and execution to ensure that products, services, and communications are inclusive and usable by individuals with disabilities. Collaborate with accessibility experts and partners to identify best practices and guidelines for accessible design.
Years of relevant or specific experience: 2+ years of proven experience in agency management, marketing management, project management, and marketing communications
Specialized Knowledge: Understanding and practical application of project management methodologies (predictive, agile) and project management software. Familiarity with software development life cycle, integration, organizational change management, and value management methods.
Abilities: Data driven decision making, establish and maintain trust, work with senior leadership, and lead and motivate individuals with diverse personalities.
We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.
Compensation
The annual pay range for this position is $51,608.00 - $82,590.00. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. We expect this position to be hired in the following target hiring range $57,027.00 - $77,155.00.
Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)
You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:
High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance
Low to no-cost dental and vision plans
5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)
Employer-funded retirement
Free tuition program
Parental leave
Mental health and wellbeing resources