Project Manager, Integrated Projects

Jobtailor; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Partner Relations Project Manager to oversee day-to-day projects within a higher education context in Nashville. You will coordinate from large university-wide initiatives to smaller, audience-specific efforts, ensuring deliverables are on schedule and aligned with institutional priorities.

The role requires at least five years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with tools like Trello or Wrike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five years of related work experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects to meet deadlines.
• Higher education administrative experience preferred.
• Proven ability to handle fast-turnaround projects.
• Strong communication with senior leadership.
• Detail-oriented with results focus.
• Familiarity with project management tools and reporting.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects.
• Understanding of higher education communications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day projects and details for the Partner Relations team.
• Plan, manage and coordinate projects, from large institution-wide projects to smaller, complex projects.
• Track ongoing projects and initiatives to regularly provide a view of the projects and tasks in progress.
• Coordinate with university partners to clarify communications and marketing needs as part of intake process.
• Help develop metrics for tracking and evaluating projects as needed.
• Ensure approvals are secured and share updates with team members as needed.
• Meet all deadlines to allow for executive review.
• Adhere to confidentiality and business ethics; demonstrate judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrate comfort with project management tools such as Trello, Wrike or others similar.
• Understand the university’s mission, values, goals and priorities in developing communications strategies.
• Communicate effectively with diverse audiences including students, faculty, leadership, staff, alumni and vendors.
• Effectively manage multiple, complex projects with various turnaround times.
• Operate in an organized fashion with attention to detail.
• Work outside regular business hours as needed.
• Provide overall support for department priorities.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Prioritization & organization

Deadline-driven

Higher education familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Trello

Wrike

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day projects and project details for the Partner Relations team, including ensuring that deliverables are in progress, on target and on schedule.
• Planning, management and coordination of projects, from large institution‑wide projects to smaller, complex, audience‑specific projects.
• Track ongoing projects and initiatives to regularly provide a view of the projects and tasks in progress.
• As necessary, work with partners throughout the university to clarify communications and marketing needs as part of a rigorous intake process.
• Help develop metrics for tracking and evaluating projects as needed.
• Compile items for review by the Partner Relationship leaders and ensure that all approvals have been secured as needed; share updates on approvals with team members as needed.
• Meet all deadlines to allow for ample review time for top executives.
• Adhere to confidentiality and business ethics; demonstrate outstanding judgment and discretion.
• Demonstrate a high level of comfort with project management tools such as Trello, Wrike or others similar.
• Demonstrate understanding of the university’s mission, values, goals and priorities and an ability to ensure that all are considered in developing communications strategies.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of audiences—including students, faculty, leadership, staff, alumni and vendors.
• Efficiently and effectively manage multiple, complex and results‑oriented projects with both quick turn‑around requirements and long lead times.
• Operate in a highly organized fashion with attention to detail on all projects.
• Work outside regular business hours as needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Provide overall support as needed and assigned for department priorities.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.
• At least five years of related work experience is necessary.
• Experience managing multiple and varied projects simultaneously to meet ambitious deadlines and achieve short‑ and long‑term goals is necessary.
• Previous administrative experience with an institution of higher education is preferred.
• Proven experience managing complex projects with fast‑turn requirements and high visibility outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and execute multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong experience with project management tools, processes, and reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to work with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining a results‑oriented focus.
• Comfort in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment where priorities may shift rapidly.
• Understanding of higher education or large organizational communications preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects within higher education. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with diverse stakeholders and ensuring project deliverables meet institutional goals.