Remote: Strategic Initiatives & Projects Manager

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Remote; USD 96,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley Extension is seeking a Strategic Initiatives and Projects Manager for Educational Design and Technology (EDT). You will plan and ensure execution of critical projects supporting instructional design, media, and academic operations, coordinating with EDT and academic departments to deliver course development and new programs.

The role requires strong PM, stakeholder communication, and ability to oversee Canvas integrations, budgets, and timelines across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area; equivalent experience / training.
• Strong project management knowledge and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess campus needs for IT products and design services.
• Demonstrated writing and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and cross‑functional collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages course development and maintenance projects.
• Tracks progress and reports to stakeholders.
• Documents responsibilities and milestones in PM tools.
• Oversees system integrations with Canvas and related platforms.
• Leads cross‑department kick‑off meetings and planning.

Skills

Project management

Asana

Communications

Writing skills

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Asana

Canvas LMS

Job description

University of California, Berkeley Extension is seeking a Strategic Initiatives and Projects Manager for Educational Design and Technology (EDT). You will plan and ensure execution of critical projects supporting instructional design, media, and academic operations, coordinating with EDT and academic departments to deliver course development and new programs.

The role requires strong PM, stakeholder communication, and ability to oversee Canvas integrations, budgets, and timelines across