Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance

Northeast Ohio Medical University; Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work days

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma training

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) seeks a Project Manager in Strategy and Transformation to oversee strategic planning initiatives, monitor KPIs, and support performance management through data-driven decisions. The role collaborates with leaders across departments to advance the university's strategic plan and drive operational excellence.

The position coordinates the Envisio platform, develops executive reports, and promotes accountability for strategic outcomes within the Strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum one year of experience in administrative coordination, strategic planning support, data analysis, process improvement, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of the University Strategic Plan by monitoring initiatives, KPIs, and portfolio performance.
• Prepare executive dashboards, reports, presentations, and briefing materials that communicate progress, risks, and opportunities to leadership.
• Collect, validate, analyze data related to strategic initiatives and prepare decision-support materials.
• Coordinate communications supporting the University Strategic Plan, including updates and stakeholder materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Lean Six Sigma training

Tools

Envisio platform

Job description

Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance

Position Type: Admin/Professional

Department: Strategy and Transformation

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Pay Grade: MN9

Summary: The Project Manager, Strategic Planning andPerformance supports the execution, monitoring, and continuousimprovement of NEOMED's strategic priorities by coordinatingstrategic initiatives, managing assigned project and portfolioactivities, administering the University's strategic planning andperformance management system, and providing data-driven decisionsupport. Working collaboratively with university leaders,departments, colleges, and external partners, this positionmonitors strategic performance, facilitates cross-functionalinitiatives, develops executive reports and dashboards, supportsstrategic growth and operational excellence efforts, and promotesaccountability for strategic outcomes. The role serves as a keyliaison and resource within the Strategy Office to advancestrategic plan implementation, track progress toward goals andKPIs, identify barriers, and facilitate timely follow-through underthe direction of Strategy Office leadership.

Principal Functional Responsibilities

StrategicPlanning, Portfolio Management, and Performance Tracking: Coordinate implementation of the University Strategic Plan bymonitoring strategic initiatives, action plans, milestones, KPIs,and portfolio performance. Administer and maintain the University'sstrategic planning and performance management platform (Envisio),ensuring data integrity, system configuration, user support,dashboard development, and performance reporting. Coordinateproject activities, monitor deliverables, facilitate stakeholderengagement, and support standardized project management practicesacross strategic initiatives. Prepare executive dashboards,reports, presentations, and briefing materials that communicatestrategic progress, risks, and opportunities and support leadershipdecision-making.

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

Communications and Continuous Improvement: Coordinate communications supporting the University Strategic Plan,including progress updates, presentations, and stakeholdermaterials, while ensuring timely dissemination through universitycommunication channels. Promote collaboration and informationsharing among the Strategy Office, university stakeholders, andexternal partners. Identify process improvement opportunities andsupport operational excellence initiatives using Lean Six Sigmaprinciples and continuous improvement methodologies.

OtherDuties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum one year of experience in administrative coordination,strategic planning support, data analysis, process improvement, ora related area
• Experience developing reports, presentations, dashboards,project plans, meeting materials, or decision-supportdocuments
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinatestakeholders, analyze information, and communicate effectively withdiverse 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-functionalprojects, accreditation activities, or continuous improvementinitiatives

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

Department Specific Information: Join Northeast OhioMedical University's (NEOMED) Office of Strategy andTransformation NEOMED is a mission-driven,community-based medical university committed to educating healthprofessionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of ourregion. We are seeking a Project Manager, StrategicPlanning and Performance,who wants to contribute tomeaningful work in a collaborative academicenvironment.At our organization, we are committed to fostering acollaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential tofulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feelappreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportiveorganizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align withour mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourageindividuals whose values align with this collaborative approach toapply.

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

Benefits & Perks

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 coverageoptions, and Life insurance

Retirement

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

Paid Time Off

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

Additional Benefits

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

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunitiesto qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,color, disability, gender identity or expression, geneticinformation, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexualorientation, transgender status, status as a parent duringpregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as aparent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran statusor any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms itscommitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies andpractices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 etseq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexualharassment.