Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Business Management, Operations Manager
Purpose and Scope
The Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Programs manages the execution of large-scale projects and programs, ensures alignment with strategic goals, and drives process improvements, while actively collaborating with senior leadership to deliver successful outcomes across multiple complex initiatives within an organization. Key duties include portfolio prioritization, risk management, performance reporting, and fostering a culture of project excellence within the team. Programs in the portfolio may include ongoing administrative and auxiliary programs related to the campus bookstore, dining, vending, copy services, and other administrative services.
May have budgetary responsibility for programs in the portfolio.
Collaborates with senior leadership to align projects and initiatives with overall campus strategy and objectives. Develops and maintains a comprehensive project roadmap, including key milestones, dependencies, and critical success factors
Collaborates with senior leadership to prioritize and allocate resources across multiple projects within the portfolio of initiatives. Conducts regular portfolio reviews to assess progress, identify risks, and make necessary adjustments. Monitors project performance against established metrics and Key Performance Indicators
Establishes and enforces project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the portfolio. Reviews project plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure feasibility and alignment with campus goals. Provides guidance and support to project stakeholders on complex issues and decision-making
Facilitates communication and collaboration between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Manages stakeholder expectations, addresses concerns, and proactively identifies potential issues. In collaboration and partnership with senior leadership, develops and implements change management strategies
Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential program risks throughout the project lifecycle. Develops contingency plans to address critical risks and minimize impact
Generates regular project status reports, including key performance indicators, to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Analyzes project data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making
Coaching:
In collaboration with the VP of Finance & Strategy, leads and mentors a team of project stakeholders, and fosters a collaborative and high-performing team culture
- Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address project challenges
- Proficiency in project budget tracking
- Understanding of organizational strategy and ability to align projects accordingly
- Attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
- Excellent time-management skills
- Comprehensive computer technology skills to include Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent relationship-building, written, and oral communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Work Schedule and Conditions- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows…
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