Senior Director, Institutional Initiatives Portfolio

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University seeks a Senior Director, Institutional Initiatives Portfolio Management, to lead the PMO’s portfolio planning and delivery for initiatives sponsored by the President’s and Provost’s Office. You will partner with executive sponsors and stakeholders across university units to develop plans, coordinate resources, and manage risks and governance.

You will lead a team of project managers, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, change management, and accountability for

Qualifications

• 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading a project management team or PMO in a complex matrix environment.
• Experience translating strategic vision and desired outcomes into actionable implementation plans.
• Experience delivering executive-level presentations, status reporting, and project governance artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of initiatives sponsored by the President's and Provost's Office.
• Develop actionable project plans, coordinate resources, manage risks and dependencies.
• Ensure organizational readiness and effective change management for successful delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

New York University seeks a Senior Director, Institutional Initiatives Portfolio Management, to lead the PMO’s portfolio planning and delivery for initiatives sponsored by the President’s and Provost’s Office. You will partner with executive sponsors and stakeholders across university units to develop plans, coordinate resources, and manage risks and governance.

You will lead a team of project managers, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, change management, and accountability for