Strategic Projects Lead — Communications & Marketing

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville seeks a Project Manager, Integrated Projects, to coordinate complex university-wide initiatives and execute timelines across divisions. Embedded in Operations and Enablement, the role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, process improvements, and consistent intake for projects.

The incumbent works with senior leaders, requires five+ years of higher education project experience, exceptional communication, and proficiency with project tools such as Wrike;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least five years of related work experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day projects and project details for assigned teams.
• Plan, manage and coordinate projects from large institution-wide initiatives to smaller, audience-specific efforts.
• Track ongoing projects and provide status updates to leaders.
• Develop metrics for tracking and evaluating projects.
• Ensure all approvals are secured and communicated to the team.
• Meet deadlines to allow time for executive review.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, leadership, staff, alumni and vendors.
• Operate in a highly organized fashion with attention to detail.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Wrike

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville seeks a Project Manager, Integrated Projects, to coordinate complex university-wide initiatives and execute timelines across divisions. Embedded in Operations and Enablement, the role emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, process improvements, and consistent intake for projects.

The incumbent works with senior leaders, requires five+ years of higher education project experience, exceptional communication, and proficiency with project tools such as Wrike;