Director of Strategy, Projects & Operations

Rocky Mountain Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Organizational Holidays

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Through PERA

Mental Health & Wellness Support

FSA / HSA

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Prep is seeking a Managing Director of Strategic Projects & Operations in Denver, CO. This role leads the Project Management Office, guiding cross-functional initiatives across campuses and teams with a focus on structured processes, clarity, and accountability.

The role requires building organizational systems, coaching leaders, and ensuring disciplined execution. Regular campus visits are expected; it is a Denver-based role with on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience in schools or education organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Management Office design, build, and improvement efforts across the network.
• Directly manage the Manager of Events and NST Logistics.
• Coordinate cross-functional planning across departments to ensure on-time delivery of initiatives.
• Develop and maintain implementation routines, risk plans, and change-management strategies.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Rocky Mountain Prep is seeking a Managing Director of Strategic Projects & Operations in Denver, CO. This role leads the Project Management Office, guiding cross-functional initiatives across campuses and teams with a focus on structured processes, clarity, and accountability.

The role requires building organizational systems, coaching leaders, and ensuring disciplined execution. Regular campus visits are expected; it is a Denver-based role with on-site requirements.