Project Manager - Organizational Excellence

Description

The Project Manager - Organizational Excellence serves as a central driver of high-impact, cross-functional initiatives that advance Missouri State University's strategic priorities and institutional effectiveness. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role leads complex projects spanning academic and administrative units, translating institutional goals, regulatory requirements, and emerging needs into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

This position provides project management and technical support for institutional strategic planning and implementation efforts. The Project Manager, in collaboration with stakeholders, develops and executes project plans, anticipates risks and dependencies, and proactively addresses challenges to maintain momentum and achieve results.

This role supports organizational excellence by assisting in the evaluation and improvement of business processes and systems, helping develop scalable workflows and promoting accurate, usable, and well-governed institutional data. It emphasizes clear documentation, communication, and stakeholder support to facilitate successful adoption of new processes and initiatives.

Working closely with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Institutional Research, Assessment & Accreditation, and partners across the university, the Project Manager facilitates collaboration, aligns diverse perspectives, and provides recommendations.

Ultimately, this role supports institutional effectiveness by developing and coordinating efficient, data-informed processes that enable continuous improvement across the university, while informing and facilitating decision-making rather than directing it.

Duties

1. Leads the planning, execution, and completion of institutional projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory changes and university priorities, while adhering to deadlines and budgets.

2. Assists Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness with budgetary planning and project fund reporting.

3. Partners with various departments to implement strategic initiatives, streamline workflows, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

4. Ensures the accuracy and reliability of data within institutional systems, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize business processes.

5. Represents the University with on-campus and off-campus groups and organizations related to Organizational Excellence issues.

6. Coordinates development of implementation strategies for new tools and methodologies. Leads the evaluation and testing of such tools, methodologies, and technologies, and provides the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness with the results of those evaluations and tests.

7. Continuously monitors project milestones and deliverables, providing timely progress updates and addressing potential challenges to ensure successful project outcomes.

8. Facilitates the successful completion of all Organizational Excellence projects by compiling appropriate and necessary documentation regarding the projects.

9. Evaluates proposed changes to project plans, facilitating discussions with key stakeholders to assess impact, approve modifications, and implement improvements.

10. Oversees project resources and coordinating with internal teams to secure necessary materials.

11. Anticipates future institutional needs by staying informed of industry trends and engaging with relevant stakeholders to drive forward-looking projects.

12. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the supervisor.

13. Contributes to the overall success of Organizational Excellence by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Office of Institutional Effectiveness