Senior Director, Institutional Initiatives Portfolio Management

📋 Description

• Lead implementation partner for strategic institutional initiatives, translating vision into
• Partner with executive stakeholders to assess opportunities, define approaches, evaluate
• Provide consultative guidance on feasibility, risks, resources, and trade-offs.
• Engage cross-functional teams across technology, finance, HR, academic units, and admin teams to
• Research industry practices to identify innovative approaches for strategic recommendations.
• Facilitate discussions and decision-making to align objectives and outcomes.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience leading PM teams or in consulting, program management, or PMO.
• Proven experience in complex, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to translate priorities into actionable implementation plans.
• Understanding of project/portfolio management methodologies, governance, and delivery frameworks.
• Experience creating executive presentations and status reports for senior stakeholders.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary range of USD $220,000 to USD $260,000.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact institutional initiatives with visibility among senior leadership.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation and long-term value.
• Engage with diverse teams across technology, operations, finance, HR, and academics.
• Contribute to sustainability and institutional improvement initiatives.