Strategic Initiatives & Engagement Project Lead

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine is seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Engagement to lead planning, execution, and evaluation of FCVC initiatives, including stakeholder communications, special projects, publications, and strategic events. This role collaborates with FCVC leadership, faculty, staff, donors, and external partners to advance mission and visibility.

You will manage project timelines, coordinate stakeholders, develop implementation plans, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 1–2 years' experience managing projects, programs, events, or operational initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with MS Office, Google Drive, Dropbox, Canva, and OneNote.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of strategic initiatives supporting FCVC priorities.
• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholder groups to ensure alignment and timely completion of objectives.
• Prepare project materials, presentations, summaries, and recommendations for leadership review.
• Track outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of assigned initiatives.
• Manage operational planning and execution for advisory boards, donor engagement activities, and special stakeholder initiatives.
• Develop event timelines, implementation plans, communication strategies, and operational workflows.

Skills

MS Office (Teams & Planner)

Google Drive

Dropbox

Canva

OneNote

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Public Health, Communications, Education, Project Management, or related field

Tools

M-Pathways

Job description

The University of Michigan's Michigan Medicine is seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives & Engagement to lead planning, execution, and evaluation of FCVC initiatives, including stakeholder communications, special projects, publications, and strategic events. This role collaborates with FCVC leadership, faculty, staff, donors, and external partners to advance mission and visibility.

You will manage project timelines, coordinate stakeholders, develop implementation plans, and ensure