Strategic Plan Project Manager

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Plan Implementation & Portfolio Management Supports the operationalization of the medical school's strategic plan by translating strategic priorities into defined projects, milestones, and deliverables Manages a portfolio of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and tracking progress across initiatives Develops and maintains portfolio- and initiative-level dashboards, reports, and performance metrics Project Management (Full Lifecycle) Leads projects from initiation through planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout in accordance with project management best practices Develops comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation Defines project objectives, deliverables, success metrics, and governance structures Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget Support for Strategic Initiatives Provides hands-on project management support for selected high-priority initiatives Assists initiative leads with planning, coordination, and execution of project activities Facilitates cross-functional collaboration among faculty, clinicians, administrators, and external partners Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Serves as a central point of coordination across stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment Develops and delivers regular status reports, executive briefings, and presentations Sets up planning team meetings, and steering committee meetings and plans retreats Manages stakeholder expectations and escalates risks or issues as needed Process Improvement & Change Management Identifies and supports implementation of opportunities for continuous quality improvement across projects and processes Promotes standard project management methodologies and tools Supports change management efforts to facilitate adoption of strategic initiatives Monitoring, Metrics, Documentation & Reporting Maintains comprehensive project documentation, including charters, plans, and status reports Maintains, monitors and reports on key performance indicators and outcomes tracked via dashboards, scorecards and tracking tools at both overall strategic plan and individual initiative levels Prepares regular progress reports, briefings and summaries for senior leadership, governance bodies, and accreditation-relevant audiences

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, or related field preferred 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in academic medicine, health care or higher education Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects and multiple stakeholders Certifications (Preferred) Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (PMI) Change management certification is a plus Minimum Salary Range Maximum Salary Range USD $125,000.00/Yr.

ABOUT US

The Role The Strategic Plan Project Manager will support the implementation of the medical school's strategic plan by providing end-to-end project management of the plan and targeted support for priority initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring a portfolio of strategic initiatives to ensure alignment with institutional goals, timelines, and resources. The Project Manager will work closely with faculty, administrative leaders, and cross-functional teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, ensuring effective execution and measurable outcomes.