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Johns Hopkins University Strategic Project Manager in Washington, District Of Columbia
Johns Hopkins University's School of Government and Policy is seeking a Strategic Project Manager who will report to the Chief of Staff and Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives. The Strategic Project Manager (PM) leads, directs, and executes various initiatives from concept to implementation with a high level of independence. The Strategic Project Manager will oversee a portfolio of key projects, ensuring all assigned projects successfully meet institutional goals, deliver impactful results, and drive excellence. Additionally, the PM supports and mentors other project managers, ensuring best practices in project management are followed.
This position is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of their portfolio of projects within the approved schedule, scope, and budget, and for escalating major risks and issues to division/department leaders as appropriate. In partnership with other project stakeholders, the PM leads the design and implementation of individual projects and engages in the following duties.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Oversee and direct the scope of these projects, including goals, timelines, budgets, and objectives.
Oversee and execute project plans, budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies and monitoring and reporting on progress and outcomes.
Complete activities/deliverables required to complete the projects, including research, analysis, benchmarking, data collection, and deliverable development.
Identify and resolve any conflicts, challenges, or barriers that may arise during the project lifecycle, and escalate them as appropriate.
Serve in various project roles as necessary to fill gaps and ensure projects proceed as needed.
May oversee project teams and resources, including project managers and staff from other offices.
Oversee key project deliverables, including project plans, budgets, timelines, status reports, presentation materials, reports, and risk mitigation strategies.
Participate in the risk, issue, and change resolution process, and work with other leaders to take corrective action as needed.
Serve as a key decision-maker for the projects.
Interface with key leaders to help define project priorities and communicate project risks, issues, and opportunities.
Monitor KPIs for special projects, reporting progress and status to senior leaders.
Oversee and collaborate with project teams and resources, including project managers and staff from other offices.
Draft project deliverables, including written reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and data visualizations.
Draft briefings, talking points, and various communications documents including information for public-facing communications moments.
Collaborate with project managers and staff outside the assigned area to implement the project management methodology and best practices to positively impact the institution and support the strategic initiatives.
Assist with coaching and mentoring other project management practitioners and share knowledge of best practices.
Perform other related duties as requested.
Specialized Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to thrive and bring focus and clear prioritization to multiple, simultaneous, complex, and competing high-profile situations or projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where expectations for performance and productivity are high.
Demonstrated emotional intelligence and the ability to use diplomacy and sensitivity in working with a diverse and broad range of constituents and relate effectively to individuals throughout all levels of the organization and its external stakeholders.
A strong consensus-building approach that promotes inclusiveness, encourages participation, and facilitates the sharing of knowledge and ideas.
Superb verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including outstanding listening, communication, persuasion, and presentation abilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise discretion and sound judgment, and provide immediate direction in situations that require time-sensitive solutions.
The highest level of personal ethics and professional integrity.
Specific Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
This position requires occasionally kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, and mobility
Ability to operate a computer and other equipment frequently.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
Five years related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Professional Certification preferred.
Technical qualifications and specialized certifications.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Suite software applications, along with general understanding of other JHU applications to retrieve data for reporting and analysis.
Knowledge of SmartSheet or comparable project planning software.
Classified Title: Strategic Project Manager
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: District of Columbia
Department name: School of Government & Policy
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.