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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Executive Director-Office of Project Management

Albany, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Executive Director for the Office of Project Management who will provide leadership and oversight of all operations within the office. The role involves strategic oversight of project managers and business analysts to ensure effective project execution and alignment with institutional goals.

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Responsibilities

Foster a culture of shared accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive high-performance outcomes

Provide strategic leadership to a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, IT Analysts and other key personnel, ensuring they are equipped to manage and work on projects across the university

Work with the Director of Project Management and Director of Business Analysis to ensure proper planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects by the Office of Project Management, maintaining alignment with institutional goals

Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard project success

Address escalated issues and remove barriers to maintain project momentum and team productivity

Track and analyze project performance metrics, providing timely and actionable reports to leadership

Develop, implement, and uphold consistent project management and business analysis methodologies, standards, and best practices

Partner with senior leadership to align project initiatives with broader strategic objectives and institutional priorities

Guide project prioritization based on strategic value, resource availability, institutional imperatives, and risk assessment

Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, promoting trust and engagement

Facilitate clear and consistent communication among leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment

Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in project management, business analysis and institutional effectiveness, applying relevant insights to enhance operations

Perform additional duties and project manage special initiatives as assigned

Qualification

Business AnalysisProject ManagementTeam LeadershipWork Management PlatformsCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCultural SensitivityOrganizational SkillsDecision-Making SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree is required, Master's preferred

A minimum of seven years' experience in project management, business analysis, or related work experience

A minimum of 4 years' experience of directly managing teams

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to lead and supervise teams, with demonstrated success in developing talent and fostering collaboration

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while providing quality service and solutions

Hands-on experience with work management platforms such as Workfront, Monday.com, or similar tools

Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across units and functions

Comfort and familiarity with working in a multicultural and inclusive environment with sensitivity to diverse perspectives