Associate Director of Executive Projects
| Company | Vanderbilt University |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required; a master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Equivalent professional certification in project management, e.g., PMP, is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a project management role is required, preferably within higher education.
- Experience supporting large, complex initiatives in a leadership capacity is necessary.
- Familiarity with strategic planning, risk management, and organizational change management is important.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies, techniques, standards, and tools is essential.
- Strong leadership skills and experience collaborating with project teams and senior management is necessary.
- Effective communication skills to engage diverse stakeholder groups are essential.
- Ability to handle confidential information and navigate complex organizational structures is required.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on data-driven project planning and execution are necessary.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight and management for a portfolio of executive projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with university objectives and stakeholder expectations.
- Lead cross-functional projects and manage resources, scopes, risks, and changes effectively.
- Develop and maintain relationships with senior-level stakeholders, external partners, and vendors to foster effective collaboration and project success.
- Aid in tracking, analyzing, and reporting project progress against key performance metrics to inform executive decisions.
- Contribute to enhancing project management capabilities across the organization through participation in mentorship, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare high-level project communications to maintain clarity and alignment within the organization.
- Advocate for a project management culture that emphasizes excellence, collaboration, and agility.
- Maintain project governance and support the development of methodologies for executing project activities within time, budget, and quality constraints.
- Conduct research and prepare documentation, reports, and white papers for executive review.
- Identify and analyze administrative, financial, and operational issues, adapting to a rapidly changing environment.
- Assist in decision-making processes on complex tasks while managing multiple concurrent projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Equivalent professional certification in project management, e.g., PMP, is preferred.