Western Governors University

Western Governors University

Project Manager IV, Transformation

Salt Lake City, UT, USA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$170kDetected 16 hours ago
Project ManagementBudgetingProcess ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing

Stay score

odds of building a lasting career here

88Lottery-free
Cap-exempt (no lottery)100
Sponsors year-round90
Entry-level history60
PERM / green-card track50
Fits your clock70

Files H-1B any time — no cap, no lottery. The 2026 weighted-selection rule doesn't touch it, which makes this the strongest structural path for entry-level talent. Pay is often lower, but your odds of staying are dramatically higher.

Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.

Personalize to your clock →

Employer immigration record

from this employer's Department of Labor filings

States it is exempt from the H-1B cap

In 1 Department of Labor filing, this employer states it is an institution of higher education — one of the statutory grounds for exemption from the H-1B cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round without entering the lottery.Employer's own attestation on a Department of Labor wage determination, not a USCIS determination — exemption is decided per petition.

Files H-1B transfers

25 transfer filings in the last year, covering 25 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

Sourced from Department of Labor LCA, PERM and prevailing-wage disclosure data. Employer matching is by name, so figures may be split across an employer's legal entities. Absence of a filing means none appears in our copy of the data, not that none exists.

Community outcomes

No reports yet — be the first to help the next applicant.

About the role

  • If you're passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you're committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
  • Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and

Responsibilities

  • Plan, organize, monitor, and manage all phases of complex transformation and operational projects from initiation through completion.
  • Lead projects through discovery, business case development, budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder approvals, execution, and operational turnover.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity, visibility, and organizational impact.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, status reports, and executive communications.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Deliver financial and quality commitments according to approved business plans and strategic priorities.
  • Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change impacts throughout the project lifecycle.
  • At WGU, successful transformation requires leaders who can turn ideas into action and deliver results that have a lasting impact on the organization.
  • We are seeking an experienced Project Manager IV who excels at leading complex projects from concept through completion, building strong partnerships across teams, and driving execution in dynamic environments.
  • In this role, you will manage a portfolio of facilities, operational, and strategic initiatives that support WGU's growth and organizational priorities.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum 5-8 years professional experience in a role that required extensive Project/Change Management skills in a large and distributed organization (5,000+ employees).
  • Minimum 5-8 years of progressive project management and business transformation experience.
  • Professional experience in strategic planning and risk management.
  • Proficiency in project management software tools.
  • Success in this role requires exceptional project management discipline, strong business acumen, and the ability to navigate competing priorities while collaborating with stakeholders at all levels of the university.
  • Minimum Qualifications

Nice to have

  • Five or more years of facilities-related project management experience.
  • Strong project management fundamentals with demonstrated success delivering projects from concept through completion.
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets.
  • Experience using ServiceNow and other project management platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and managing project risk.
  • Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and related project management tools.
  • Certifications Preferred

Compensation

  • $109,900.00 - $170,400.00

Company info

  • We thoughtfully review every application and invite forward the candidates whose experience and potential best align with the role and our mission.

Equal opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.
  • Accommodations: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.
Apply directly at Western Governors University →Create a free account for alerts like thisView Western Governors University immigration profile

This listing is sourced directly from Western Governors University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.