Project Manager, High Priority Initiatives
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Position Summary:
TheProjectManagerHighPriorityInitiativesisakeymemberoftheCommunicationsandMarketing division atVanderbiltUniversity.Thisroleisresponsiblefordrivinghigh impactprojectswithquickturnarounds managingcomplexinitiativesfromconceptiontodeliveryandcoordinatingcross-functionaleffortsacrosstheuniversity.Theidealcandidatethrivesinfast-pacedhigh-pressureenvironmentsandexcelsatkeeping multipleprojectsontrackwhiledeliveringmeasurableresults.
About the Work Unit:
The Communications and Marketing team at Vanderbilt University is a dynamic and deeply collaborative group. The division with all of its departments and sub-teams serves as the institution-wide center of excellence for communications and marketing developing and executing strategies that inform engage and inspire others to participate in Vanderbilt Universitysglobalacademicandresearchmission.Thedivisionisakeystrategicadviserand partner for other divisions in the university providing comprehensive plans and thoughtful analysisonmessagingopportunitiesandconstraints.TheCommunicationsandMarketingteam continuously seeks innovative solutions to new and emerging challenges in order to deliver results at scale to advance the larger mission values and priorities of the university.
KeyResponsibilities andExpectedPerformance:
Lead high-impact fast-turn projects from planning through execution ensuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with strategic priorities.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders ensuring clear communication and timely approvals for all initiatives.
Track and manage multiple projects simultaneously providing visibility on status risks and nextsteps.
Prioritize projects and tasks dynamically balancing quick-turn initiatives with longer-term strategicefforts.
Support the development of metrics and dashboards to measure project outcomes and impact.
Prepare executive-ready materials including talking points project summaries and proposals under tight deadlines.
Continuously improve workflows and processes to streamline project delivery and increase teamefficiency.
Operatewithdiscretionandprofessionalismmaintainingconfidentialitywhenworkingwith university leadership and sensitive information.
LeverageprojectmanagementtoolssuchasWriketomaintainorganizationand accountability.
Collaborateeffectivelywithadiverserangeofaudiencesincludingstudentsfacultystaff alumni and vendorsto ensure project success.
Work outside standard business hours as needed to meet deadlines and support urgent projects; this includes nights weekends and being on-call.
EducationandCertifications
ABachelorsdegreefromanaccreditedinstitutionofhighereducationisnecessary.
Experienceand Skills:
Atleastfiveyearsofrelatedworkexperienceisnecessary.
Experience managing multiple and varied projects simultaneously to meet ambitious deadlines and achieve short- and long-term goals is necessary.
Previousadministrativeexperiencewithaninstitutionofhighereducationispreferred.
Provenexperiencemanagingcomplexprojectswithfast-turnrequirementsandhighvisibility outcomes.
Demonstratedabilitytoprioritizeorganizeandexecutemultipleprojectssimultaneously.
Strongexperiencewithprojectmanagementtoolsprocessesand reporting.
Excellent communication skills including ability to work with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Strongattentiontodetailwhilemaintainingaresults-orientedfocus.
Comfortinafast-paceddynamicenvironmentwhereprioritiesmayshiftrapidly.
Understandingofhighereducationorlargeorganizationalcommunicationspreferred.
Required Experience:
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About Company
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and ... View more
