Director, Strategic Analysis & Program Management

William James College, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

William James College in Newton, MA is seeking a Director, Strategic Business Analysis & Project Management to lead the College’s business analysis and strategic project management efforts. This senior individual contributor role partners with senior leaders across academic and administrative areas to develop business cases, drive complex initiatives, and establish decision-making processes.

The Director will structure complex questions, translate findings into actionable recommendations,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least five years’ experience in business analysis, project management, strategy, consulting, business planning, operations, or higher education administration.
• Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and driving action without formal authority.
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to present recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, develop business cases, and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Experience leading cross-functional, institution-wide initiatives from analysis through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic business analysis and market research to support new programs and partnerships.
• Develop business cases, options analyses, and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Manage high-priority projects with cross-functional teams and ensure on-time delivery.
• Create executive-level presentations, dashboards, and performance indicators.
• Partner with finance and other stakeholders to align financial, operational, and strategic considerations.

Skills

Strategic analysis

Project management

Executive communication

Influence without authority

Education

Master’s degree in business/related field

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

William James College in Newton, MA is seeking a Director, Strategic Business Analysis & Project Management to lead the College’s business analysis and strategic project management efforts. This senior individual contributor role partners with senior leaders across academic and administrative areas to develop business cases, drive complex initiatives, and establish decision-making processes.

The Director will structure complex questions, translate findings into actionable recommendations,