Global Project Manager

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of Job Duties:

World Trade Center Arkansas is looking for a dynamic global project manager and business liaison that will lead day-to-day progress of tasks and coordinate cross-functional roadmaps while driving fellow team members to meet commitments based on the strategic plan of the WTC Arkansas, University of Arkansas, Government, and all stakeholders. 

You will represent the business team’s strategic priorities and negotiate with partners across the organization to align schedules and resources. This will require you to communicate weekly updates and completion of deliverables of global business and trade strategy for improved operations that increase ROI for client members. 

This role will foresee and enthusiastically manage risks and dependencies for business growth initiatives, and work to ensure that roadblocks are removed, and operations run smoothly. This role will stay detailed down to the granular level while maintaining a high-level perspective of the project at hand. 

As a member of our dynamic group, you’ll have the rare and exciting chance to view upcoming products, manage trade missions, trade shows, training, and development, and assist the WTCAR CEO and its trade directors in driving the business forward for clients across the globe every day.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of progressively responsible project management experience, including global project management

Demonstrated track record leading projects through development and implementation in a highly decentralized environment

Demonstrated strong customer service orientation

Experience handling confidential information with discretion is essential

Must be proficient on Microsoft Suites and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Foreign language a plus

Cultural fluency experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply processes and meet requirements and expectations of host countries

Demonstrated exceptional ability to bridge gaps and problem-solve to reach flexible operational solutions that address the needs of diverse stakeholders

Must be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and persuasively and form productive alliances with faculty and administrators at all levels of the organization

Strong organizational, project management, and reporting skills

Must be able to balance conflicting priorities within a constantly changing environment.

• Self-starting and highly motivated individuals with exceptional adaptability will succeed in this position

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

A minimum of $61,735, commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Julia Menke, jmenke@uark.edu, Sr. HR Partner

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.