Purdue Global Project Management Specialist - Temporary Support | Remote, Grant-

Our Opportunity: Building on Purdue University 's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals. The Project Management Specialist will provide support to Purdue University Global’s Office of Student Success by assisting with management, planning, and reporting for departmental and grant-related initiatives. Job Summary: The Project Management Specialist is responsible for comprehensive project plans and drives work streams across functional areas in order to contribute to the efficient execution of projects. This role regularly reviews and updates project schedules, adapting to changes and unforeseen circumstances. The Project Management Specialist proactively identifies potential risks and challenges early in the project lifecycle and implements strategies for effective risk management. This role communicates project goals, updates, and milestones to project teams and key stakeholders. What to expect in this role: Develops comprehensive project plans, defining scope, tasks, timelines and resource requirements. Drives work streams simultaneously, or in sequence, acro