Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Education benefits

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) is seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance to support and advance strategic objectives. The role focuses on coordinating initiatives, managing projects, and delivering data-driven insights to leadership for informed decision-making.

Responsibilities include dashboard development, performance reporting, and collaboration with university leaders across departments to ensure alignment with strategic goals and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience developing reports, presentations, dashboards, and decision-support materials.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma concepts and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of the University Strategic Plan by monitoring initiatives, KPIs, and portfolio performance.
• Prepare executive dashboards, reports, and briefing materials to communicate progress and risks.
• Support strategic growth, partnerships, and cross-functional projects with data-driven analysis.
• Promote alignment with institutional priorities and liaise with Strategy Office leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Report/dashboard development

Cross-functional coordination

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Communication

Tools

Envisio

Job description

Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance

As part of your application, please submit a brief statement of values (less than 250 words) describing how your personal and professional values align with NEOMED’s core values of Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. We are seeking individuals who not only bring strong skills and experience, but also demonstrate a commitment to these values in their work performance.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance

Position Type

Position Type Admin/Professional

Department

Department Strategy and Transformation

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Pay Grade

Pay Grade MN9

Position Summary Information

Department Specific Information

Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s ( NEOMED ) Office of Strategy and Transformation

NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance,who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range: $55,259 – $60,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks

NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
• Flexible Spending Account ( FSA ) or Health Savings Account ( HSA )
• Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement

• State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off

• Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
• Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
• Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
• Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

Summary

The Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance supports the execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of NEOMED’s strategic priorities by coordinating strategic initiatives, managing assigned project and portfolio activities, administering the University’s strategic planning and performance management system, and providing data-driven decision support. Working collaboratively with university leaders, departments, colleges, and external partners, this position monitors strategic performance, facilitates cross-functional initiatives, develops executive reports and dashboards, supports strategic growth and operational excellence efforts, and promotes accountability for strategic outcomes. The role serves as a key liaison and resource within the Strategy Office to advance strategic plan implementation, track progress toward goals and KPIs, identify barriers, and facilitate timely follow-through under the direction of Strategy Office leadership.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, and Performance Tracking: Coordinate implementation of the University Strategic Plan by monitoring strategic initiatives, action plans, milestones, KPIs, and portfolio performance. Administer and maintain the University’s strategic planning and performance management platform (Envisio), ensuring data integrity, system configuration, user support, dashboard development, and performance reporting. Coordinate project activities, monitor deliverables, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and support standardized project management practices across strategic initiatives. Prepare executive dashboards, reports, presentations, and briefing materials that communicate strategic progress, risks, and opportunities and support leadership decision-making.

Strategic Analysis and Organizational Support: Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret data related to strategic initiatives, institutional priorities, partnerships, and operational performance. Prepare executive summaries, reports, presentations, and decision-support materials that communicate performance, trends, risks, and opportunities. Support strategic growth and partnership initiatives through market research, benchmarking, environmental scanning, project coordination, and performance analysis. Collaborate with university leaders, departments, colleges, and strategic partners to promote alignment with institutional priorities and support execution of strategic initiatives.

Communications and Continuous Improvement: Coordinate communications supporting the University Strategic Plan, including progress updates, presentations, and stakeholder materials, while ensuring timely dissemination through university communication channels. Promote collaboration and information sharing among the Strategy Office, university stakeholders, and external partners. Identify process improvement opportunities and support operational excellence initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in administrative coordination, strategic planning support, data analysis, process improvement, or a related area
• Experience developing reports, presentations, dashboards, project plans, meeting materials, or decision-support documents
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate stakeholders, analyze information, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma training or project management experience
• Experience in higher education or related field
• Experience supporting strategic plan implementation, institutional reporting, partnership and/or cross-functional projects, accreditation activities, or continuous improvement initiatives

Physical Requirements

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

NEOMED Campus Safety Guidelines

In an effort to keep the campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.

Close Date

Northeast Ohio Medical University
4209 SR 44., PO Box 95, Rootstown, Ohio 44272