Senior Strategic Implementation Manager
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Project Management of One KU initiatives (60%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Implementation in the management of the Lawrence strategic plan and alignment activities.
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in conducting reviews of the University organization as well as individual units on both campuses that will inform effective and strategic changes to organizational design. This includes conducting environmental scans and reviewing structure functions systems and incorporating peer benchmarking resulting in recommendations that will be presented to the University Cabinet for review.
Support Strategic Planning Services (5%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in leading stakeholder groups through a strategic planning process. This involves facilitated planning where the Strategy Office leads stakeholder groups through a process that establishes common purpose affirms commitment to shared principles assess key strengths and challenges and prioritization of strategic goals. Training and planning coordination is also offered to units tasked with the development of a strategic plan for their organizational unit.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Position Overview
The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager resides within the University Strategy Office which was established this year to partner with the University Cabinet to help support the alignment of the KU Lawrence and KUMC campuses. The One KU initiative strives to better align our campuses and positions us to work more collaboratively in pursuing our mission of education service and research. The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager supports the high-level management of the initiatives by providing stakeholders structure and organization to ensure forward progress transparency to the campus communities and to ultimately help create a more effective efficient and engaged organization.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Monday October consideration please apply no later than Sunday October 12th.
Position Requirements
This position will be a hybrid of telework and on-site work as determined by supervisor.
- Help develop and implement processes that support project execution for advancing One KU initiatives.
- Manage large-scale projects by coordinating cross-functional teams and breaking the project into manageable phases for stakeholders to lead and track project execution.
- Provide regular project status updates and communicate progress risks and issues to relevant stakeholders.
- Facilitate communication among stakeholders and project team members.
- Create and maintain documentation for projects and processes.
- Provide oversight for organizational realignments and integrations ensuring effective change management and execution.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Implementation in the management of the Lawrence strategic plan and alignment activities.
- Manage the fiscal year life-cycle of planning and implementing the Lawrence campus strategic plan.
- Support the planning and execution of the annual Provost Retreat.
- Support the planning of the annual unit level strategic planning presentations presented by deans and functional leaders on both campuses. This requires collaboration with the Office of the Provost Executive Vice Chancellor for KUMC AIRE and presenters.
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in conducting reviews of the University organization as well as individual units on both campuses that will inform effective and strategic changes to organizational design. This includes conducting environmental scans and reviewing structure functions systems and incorporating peer benchmarking resulting in recommendations that will be presented to the University Cabinet for review.
Support Strategic Planning Services (5%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in leading stakeholder groups through a strategic planning process. This involves facilitated planning where the Strategy Office leads stakeholder groups through a process that establishes common purpose affirms commitment to shared principles assess key strengths and challenges and prioritization of strategic goals. Training and planning coordination is also offered to units tasked with the development of a strategic plan for their organizational unit.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
- Bachelors degree in a related field and five years ofrelated experience
- Experience working with key leadership positions in strategic planning to achieve organizational design plans and efficiencies as evidenced by application materials
- Five years of experience supervising/managing multiple projects to ensure implementation deadlines are met
- Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materialsand references
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work with a variety of different groups and build relationshipsas evidenced by application materials
- Work experience that required the abilityto work independently to manage tasks make decisions and solve problems with minimal guidance which involves self-discipline motivation and a strong work ethic as evidenced by application materials
- Experience handling confidential data and materials as evidenced by application materials
- Masters Degree
- Experience utilizing consulting skills including: facilitation of projects processes and people; stakeholder engagement; advising on change management; drafting and presenting solutions-oriented recommendations to clients; and effectively working as a member of a team as evidenced by application materials
- Six Sigma (Lean) or PMP Certification
- Familiarity with administrative structure policies and procedures at the University of Kansas or KU Medical Centeras evidenced in application materials
Position Overview
The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager resides within the University Strategy Office which was established this year to partner with the University Cabinet to help support the alignment of the KU Lawrence and KUMC campuses. The One KU initiative strives to better align our campuses and positions us to work more collaboratively in pursuing our mission of education service and research. The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager supports the high-level management of the initiatives by providing stakeholders structure and organization to ensure forward progress transparency to the campus communities and to ultimately help create a more effective efficient and engaged organization.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume
- Contactinformation forthree (3) professional references
Application review begins Monday October consideration please apply no later than Sunday October 12th.
Position Requirements
This position will be a hybrid of telework and on-site work as determined by supervisor.
Required Experience:
Manager
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About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
