Strategic Projects Lead, Academic Innovation

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University seeks a Strategic Project Manager in the Office of the Provost to lead cross-university initiatives, coordinate with the Provost's leadership team and strategic partners, and drive the launch of a new school. You will ensure alignment, oversee timelines, and translate priorities into actionable plans with senior leadership.

You will oversee frameworks, cadences, and budgeting with the University Finance Office for the School of Medicine, while mentoring teams and advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and eight years of related experience required, or a Master's Degree and six years.
• Experience in higher education administration is preferred.
• Ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic initiatives for planning and oversight of a new school.
• Directs cross-functional workstreams across facility planning, HR, marketing communications, and philanthropy.
• Partners with senior leadership to translate priorities into actionable plans with analysis and recommendations.
• Leads cross-functional projects coordinating internal teams and strategic partners to launch a new school.
• Leads planning efforts including development of frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Serves as primary liaison across departments, leadership, and strategic partners with clear communication.
• Liaises with University Finance Office on budget/financial management for the School of Medicine.
• Provides mentorship and problem-solving strategies to business teams and academic workgroups.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree + experience / Master's degree + experience

Tools

Workday

Terminal 4

Job description

Santa Clara University seeks a Strategic Project Manager in the Office of the Provost to lead cross-university initiatives, coordinate with the Provost's leadership team and strategic partners, and drive the launch of a new school. You will ensure alignment, oversee timelines, and translate priorities into actionable plans with senior leadership.

You will oversee frameworks, cadences, and budgeting with the University Finance Office for the School of Medicine, while mentoring teams and advancing