Strategic Initiatives Leader & Advisor, Cross-Functional PM

YBI Recruiting; Grinnell (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Life Insurance

Job summary

Grinnell College seeks a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager and Advisor to join the Business Office. This role partners with the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer to drive cross-functional strategic projects, establish roadmaps, and align governance across departments.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, dashboards, and clear communications to stakeholders. The Advisor shapes and advances divisional priorities, coordinating with HR, Accounting, Risk Management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive project/operations management and strategic planning.
• Champions Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic, operational, technology, and process-improvement initiatives with clear roadmaps and milestones.
• Support implementation of new systems and operating models to modernize operations.
• Advise Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, aligning division priorities.
• Develop communications—presentations, reports, newsletters—to articulate priorities and impact.
• Lead data collection, analysis, dashboards, and metrics to inform planning.

Skills

Project management

Strategic planning

Communication

Data analysis

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Master's degree

Project management certification

Tools

CMS (website content management)

PM software

Data reporting tools

Job description

Grinnell College seeks a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager and Advisor to join the Business Office. This role partners with the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer to drive cross-functional strategic projects, establish roadmaps, and align governance across departments.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, dashboards, and clear communications to stakeholders. The Advisor shapes and advances divisional priorities, coordinating with HR, Accounting, Risk Management,