Program Manager

About the opportunity

A large, mission-driven higher education institution is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and coordinate multiple strategic initiatives across academic and administrative departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects from initiation through execution and completion.
• Create project plans, timelines, roadmaps, and milestones that align with organizational priorities.
• Create and maintain clear project documentation, including meeting notes, action items, status reports, risk logs, and executive updates.
• Cook up cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Facilitate meetings, establish accountability, and proactively remove obstacles that may impact delivery.
• Translate complex initiatives into actionable workstreams with measurable outcomes.
• Prepare polished presentations and materials for executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, consulting, operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong experience creating project roadmaps, timelines, governance documentation, and executive-level reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus across teams.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives and adapting communication to different leadership styles.