Strategic Programs & Portfolio Manager

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Program & Portfolio Manager (Administrative Operations Manager) in Atlanta to oversee OGC-wide operations, business processes, and strategic initiatives.

You will coordinate budgets, procurement, HR transactions, reporting, and system improvements, acting as a liaison among leaders, staff, and vendors.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, strong organization, and clear communication to ensure policy-aligned administrative delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to seven years of job related experience
• Experience supporting programs in a higher education, public sector, or similarly complex organizational environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate OGC-wide administrative operations, programs, processes, and assigned initiatives to support timely, accurate, and effective delivery of services across the Office of General Counsel.
• Compile, analyze, maintain, and respond to administrative, operational, financial, HR, procurement, and records-related information requests to support leadership decision-making and unit operations.
• Support budget monitoring, financial tracking, purchasing activities, and administrative reporting by compiling and organizing financial data and reports.
• Design, develop, and maintain administrative tools, tracking systems, and reporting mechanisms for OGC needs.
• Develop, prepare, maintain, and disseminate administrative and operational materials using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and Slack.
• Facilitate coordination with campus business units and partners to resolve administrative issues and support timely processes.
• Develop and document OGC-wide processes and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate deliverables, track milestones, and maintain action logs for OGC initiatives.
• Plan, coordinate, and support meetings, events, travel, and program activities with budgeting support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Slack

Copilot

Job description

Georgia Tech is seeking a Program & Portfolio Manager (Administrative Operations Manager) in Atlanta to oversee OGC-wide operations, business processes, and strategic initiatives.

You will coordinate budgets, procurement, HR transactions, reporting, and system improvements, acting as a liaison among leaders, staff, and vendors.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, strong organization, and clear communication to ensure policy-aligned administrative delivery.