Strategic Projects Lead for Education Expansion

Goodwill Industries of Central Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Teacher Retirement System & 403b

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Employee Recognition Programs

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Goodwill Central Texas is seeking a Strategic Projects Coordinator in Austin, TX. The role leads planning and execution of strategic initiatives, translating priorities into clear plans, coordinating owners, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies to ensure readiness and successful handoff.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication, with responsibilities spanning governance, due diligence, and cross-functional coordination to drive growth and impact across our

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant project management experience.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage timelines.
• Experience with governance, risk, and budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft project charters and define scope, outcomes, owners, timelines, budgets, and success measures.
• Build and maintain integrated project plans across all workstreams.
• Develop and maintain project governance structures, reporting cadence, and escalation protocols.
• Coordinate due diligence and expansion timelines through approval gates.
• Lead expansion readiness and execution across campuses and partnerships.

Skills

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project governance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, education, organizational leadership, project management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Project management platforms

Job description

Goodwill Central Texas is seeking a Strategic Projects Coordinator in Austin, TX. The role leads planning and execution of strategic initiatives, translating priorities into clear plans, coordinating owners, timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies to ensure readiness and successful handoff.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication, with responsibilities spanning governance, due diligence, and cross-functional coordination to drive growth and impact across our