Strategic Initiatives PM — Cross-Functional Delivery

Carnegie-Mellon-University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings program

Bus pass

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives to coordinate complex, cross-functional university priorities and translate strategy into executable workplans with clear ownership. The role ensures governance, risk management, and decisive executive reporting across academic and administrative units.

The successful candidate will thrive in ambiguity, driving momentum, and collaborating with diverse partners, while travel may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree is a plus or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Travel willingness; strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver assigned strategic initiatives from planning through implementation.
• Maintain governance routines, dashboards, and documentation across workstreams.
• Prepare concise status reports and executive materials for senior leaders.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree (required)

Master's degree (plus)

Equivalent education & experience

Tools

Smartsheet

Asana

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University seeks a Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives to coordinate complex, cross-functional university priorities and translate strategy into executable workplans with clear ownership. The role ensures governance, risk management, and decisive executive reporting across academic and administrative units.

The successful candidate will thrive in ambiguity, driving momentum, and collaborating with diverse partners, while travel may be necessary.