Strategic project manager job description

Work type: Full Time
School/Department: Earth Institute Grade: Grade 15 Categories: General Administration
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range:
Position Summary

The Senior Strategic Project Manager will provide key project management support for Education Curriculum initiatives for the Climate School. Reporting to the Vice Dean of K12 and Continuing Education, the Senior Strategic Project Manager, is responsible for supporting strategic and operational work in the Climate School. The Senior Strategic Project Manager will manage and communicate regularly on the project management status of initiatives and priorities, as well as coordinate stakeholder engagement across projects.This is an opportunity for a strategic, organized individual with exceptional project management and communication skills to be a part of creating the Climate School.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes project plans to achieve goals, identify and mitigate risks, and embed sustainability strategies under the direction of the Executive Director of Project Management. Develop a strong, consultative partnership with staff across the Climate School clearly communicating the school's goals and objectives. Develops and oversees project timelines, milestones, and deliverables with internal and external stakeholders. Facilitates working group sessions with key stakeholders to ensure end-user design process. Leads critical strategic initiatives assigned by the Executive Director of Project Management. Makes recommendations to the Executive Director on the development of internal policies and procedures to bring alignment to the larger Columbia University. Works within and across offices to raise policy issues and identify areas in need of improvement regarding operational and organizational alignment. Assists the Executive Director of Project Management on the development of department-wide strategy related to long-term policies, budget planning, and operations. Under the direction of the Vice Dean of K12 and Continuing Education, leads and supports project management across teams, including: assisting in the compilation of data in relation to strategic priorities and emerging issues; ensuring that project teams are delivering value, quality, and efficiency; helping to create and deliver presentations that effectively communicate key project findings and recommendations to various audiences; and initiating projects and preparing results for presentation. Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications

BA required plus 7 years' related project management work experience. Strategic project management skills, including assessment, gap analysis, planning and implementing. Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation. Ability to convey a vision of the Climate School's strategic future to staff and partners. Knowledge of operational strategies and processes in relation to finance, human capital, facilities, and strategic priorities. Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required. Strong written and oral communications skills. Strong public speaking ability.
Preferred Qualifications

Type preferred qualifications
Other Requirements

Type other requirements and/or special indicators if CUIMC
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.


Applications open:
Sep 15 2022Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a big impact on EFCO's future? This position will guide the team defining future business processes & systems for all areas of EFCO's global operations!

EFCO is presently evaluating options for replacing Project Plan as our primary business system. This role will be responsible for leading the team in researching, evaluating, and implementing an ERP software solution that best fits EFCO's needs. This project is estimated to last 1 ½ to 2 years. After completion of the ERP project, this role will transition into the management of other strategic projects in support of the company's operations.
Primary Responsibilities

Lead a team of SME's representing multiple EFCO business areas Partner with the Executive Steering Team to ensure continued project alignment Manage the relationship with the ERP software provider and necessary consultants Develop a comprehensive project plan for the total ERP Project Assume cost and outcome oversight for the project. Establish priorities & execution timelines. Monitor the project team's performance Allocate the project team's human capital effectively. Assess, manage, and mitigate risk. Communicate project updates & changes to necessary stakeholders.



A successful ERP Project Manager would have these key attributes:


Being a Change Agent Strong communicator Process Improvement mindset Able to interact & influence others at all levels of the organization Effectively Manage the Project Schedule & Resources Organized Detail oriented to document the activities of the project Is comfortable and adept at managing / mitigating risk Leading the business to improved business processes and leveraging the new ERP system.



Requirements


Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience required. Extensive experience in the leading of a team. Excellent problem-solving skills. Must be able to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines on key deliverables. Prior experience working with multiple EFCO business areas. Experience with project schedules & resource management, familiarity with using Microsoft Project (preferred) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or prior Project Management Institute (PMI) experience (preferred). Prior experience working with an ERP system (preferred).



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EOE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 8 years professional work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Management Consulting or Health Care Industry
• Experience and knowledge building artifacts
• Experience or ability to lead pilot projects
• Employee relationship skills
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust if required

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Management consulting experience within the area of health systems management
• Deep experience with planning at both strategic and operational levels
• Demonstrated success conducting research and data analysis to inform business decisions
• Ability to map long-term plans & goals into tactical objectives and actionable steps
• Ability to build multi-year plans and present to executive audiences
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and lead the implementation of a pilot and/or proof of concept
• Ability to draft and develop executive-level decision memorandums
• Demonstrated success in influencing and facilitating executive stakeholders

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position may be subject to client or government vaccination and masking guidance, policy or requirements as may be changed from time to time.

Work location is flexible if approved by the company except that position may not be performed remotely from Colorado.

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