Strategic Project Consultant Job Kennesaw area,Georgia USA,Business

Strategic Project Consultant

Job : 304286

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.

We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

We are part ofthe University System of Georgia.

We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities)

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000

Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides strategic guidance to leadership and delivers optimal solutions for projects. Actively participates in the development and execution of medium to large projects and feasibility studies within budgetary parameters. Conducts comprehensive reviews and consultations with project sponsors, leveraging available data toinform decision-making processes before project submission.

Additionally, contributes expertise in planning, development, andpost-project evaluation. Collaborates with cross-functional teamsto analyze and formulate strategies for new projects, ensuring timely and efficient implementation aligned with project objectives.

Responsibilities

Works with leadership to establish project objectives, craft plans that align with organizational goals, and strategically oversee progress to ensure optimal outcomes

Ensures the seamless continuity of process flow and action itemsfrom project planning meetings, and strategic alignment is maintained, fostering efficiency and effectiveness

Manages project plans with a strategic lens, considering schedule, cost, and scope adjustments in light of overarching project objectives and organizational strategy

Identifies pivotal decisions along the critical path and strategically communicates them to project stakeholders, offering insights into potential impacts and strategic implications

Offers strategic guidance and support to both the project teamand managers, leveraging consulting expertise to optimize project performance and strategic alignment

Actively cultivates and sustains strategic relationships with campus partners, fostering collaboration and leverage strategic alliances to enhance project outcomes

Delivers strategic coordination and training in project management methodologies, empowering teams with strategic tools and insights to drive project success

Engages in collaborative decision-making with project team members, providing strategic input to enhance project outcomes andalign with organizational strategy

Analyzes data strategically and presents insights supported bydata to more effectively assess projects, offering strategic recommendations and insights to drive informed decision-making and enhance project strategy

Required Qualifications Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Required Experience

One (1) year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications Additional

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience with project management software solutions
Experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary is $51,600 - $64,500 per year. Offersare based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include

Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABLE TO CREATE AND ANALYZE DATA SETS AS A MEANS TO RECOMMEND AND EXECUTE STRATEGIC…