Strategic Initiatives Project Manager

Job Description

Vision 2030, the strategic plan for the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, sets a clear direction for the School'sfuture, with leaders across the School championing its priorities.

The Strategic Initiatives Project Manager will help turn thatdirection into results by coordinating efforts, tracking progress,and keeping key initiatives on course.

The position supports the implementation of key elements of Vision
2030, as well as other school-wide programs and priorities. Working with the stakeholders responsible for each initiative, the position will develop implementation plans, establish timelines and milestones, maintain visibility into progress, and help ensurecommitments continue to move forward. The role will also directlyexecute assigned work, including planning and delivering events,coordinating outreach activities, and supporting other initiatives that advance the School’s priorities.

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Dean for Human Resources and Administration and working closely with the Dean and other school leaders, this role requires strong judgment, organization,communication, and follow-through. It is structured as an individual contributor position with responsibility for independently coordinating and carrying work forward throughrelationships and collaboration across the School. Success requires someone who takes ownership of the work, stays responsive and engaged, and consistently brings initiatives through to completion.

Ideal Candidate Statement:

The ideal candidate is someone others count on to get things done.

They are organized without being rigid, and just as comfortablebuilding a project timeline as they are running an event. Theyenjoy working with a wide variety of people, from faculty and staffto senior leaders, and know how to earn cooperation through trust,credibility, and consistent follow-through rather thanauthority.

They notice when something is drifting off track and address itearly and constructively, with good judgment about when to handlean issue themselves and when to bring it to leadership. They take ownership of their work, communicate clearly, and find realsatisfaction in seeing a plan become a result. Above all, they are motivated by helping others succeed and by contributing tosomething larger than any single project.

Workplace

Location:

This position is primarily in person, with some flexibility forremote work. Because the role centers on building relationships and working closely with faculty, staff, and leadership across the School, a strong on-campus presence is essential.

Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support eventsand programs.

Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject tochange.

Hiring Range: $80,000/annually

* Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
  • In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, may be substitute don an equivalent year-for-year basis.
• Three or more (3+) years of progressive experience in program administration, project or initiative management, strategicimplementation, business operations, events, program execution, ora related area, including experience coordinating complex work across multiple stakeholders, managing concurrent priorities, and communicating progress and outcomes to leadership.

Preferences:

• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience managing complex programs, projects, or strategic initiatives.
• Experience working in a university, research, nonprofit, or similarly decentralized environment.
• Demonstrated success coordinating work across multiple stakeholders and creating accountability without direct authority.
• Experience supporting senior…