Manager,Project Development and Planning Job Shenandoah area,Louisiana USA,Management

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With 100,000 students and counting, Lone Star College Systemprovides transformational educational opportunities that help individuals get from where they are to where they want to be. Thetwo-year institution is training tomorrow's workforce today,offering more than 200 degrees and certification programs that empower students to take the next step.

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Lone Star College System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations:
The Woodlands and University Park. Bothare sites for multiple administrative departments and systemwidetraining programs.

The address is 20515 SH 249 (SH 249 and Louetta Road), Houston,Texas . All applicants must reside in Texas.

Job Description PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager, Project Development and Planning is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the financial, operational,administrative, procurement, budgeting, compliance, and business support functions for the department. This position serves as astrategic partner to departmental leadership by managing business operations, supporting capital project financial management,ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements, and implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and transparency. The position serves as the primary business operations resource and subject matter expert for department personnel, campus stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manages daily financial operations for the department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, journal entries,procurement, position management, and resolving complex andunpredictable accounting issues

Conducts research, compiles and analyzes data, and developsdetailed reports, proposals, and presentations in alignment with approved branding and tools

Serves as the point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Business Operations team, providing ongoing support andcollaboration with department leadership, responsibilities include creating and delivering finance training, creating job aids, and leading information sharing sessions to campus teams, department personnel, and peer groups. Responsible for Project Development and Planning team member onboarding and training

Supports department leadership in managing the annual budget process, including the development and monitoring of annual operational and capital budgets, as well as monitoring costs,budgets, and providing proactive budget recommendations

Oversees Project Development and Planning year-end processes,providing reports and query data to ensure all expenses are processed and cleared

Manages and advises on Capital project budgeting, overalltransactions, and reconciliations

Performs grants budget analysis to ensure associatedexpenditures are compliant with grant restrictions

Responsible for owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP),project insurance verification and vendor communication

Collaborates across LSC functional units to identify, develop,and implement consistent best practices, key performance indicator sand re-engineer SOPs to ensure efficiency, documentation, adhere tobest practices and transparency.…