Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Listed on 2026-03-10
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Management
Program / Project Manager
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
- One LSC
- Student Focused
- Own It
- Foster Belonging
- Cultivate Community
- Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-Cy Fair
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.
Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.
Job Description
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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…
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