Strategic Initiatives Lead: Projects & Operations (Hybrid)

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Operations to lead cross‑functional, high‑impact projects advancing divisional priorities and the University’s Strategic Framework.

The role emphasizes project and change management, data‑driven decision making, and alignment of resources to support student success and institutional excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant professional experience or Master’s degree plus 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position; equivalent combinations accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑impact, cross‑functional strategic projects from inception through completion.
• Serve as primary project manager for VPSA priorities, ensuring alignment with goals, scope, and timelines.
• Apply standard project management and change management methodologies to structure deliverables and align stakeholders.
• Prepare executive briefings, decision materials, presentations, and reports for senior leadership and external engagements.
• Translate priorities into actionable operational plans with measurable targets for the division.
• Manage administrative interfaces with the Board of Trustees and key committees; coordinate reporting materials and briefings.
• Support donor engagement metrics, fundraising progress, and grant management initiatives.
• Define, collect, and analyze metrics to evaluate project efficacy and divisional health.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Change management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Master’s degree + 3 years experience

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

The George Washington University in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Operations to lead cross‑functional, high‑impact projects advancing divisional priorities and the University’s Strategic Framework.

The role emphasizes project and change management, data‑driven decision making, and alignment of resources to support student success and institutional excellence.