Enterprise Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives (Post Secondary Education)

StrataTech Education Group•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Enterprise Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives is responsible for leading high-impact, enterprise-wide programs that drive institutional transformation across post-secondary education portfolios. Operating at the corporate level, this role partners with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable programs that enhance student success, operational efficiency, and long-term institutional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Higher Education Administration, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
8–12+ years of experience in enterprise project/program management or strategy roles
Proven experience operating at a portfolio or enterprise level, not just individual project delivery
Experience in post-secondary education, edtech, or large, complex organizations
Strong understanding of strategic planning, portfolio management, and organizational transformation
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders
Exceptional analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

PMP or program/portfolio management certifications
Experience supporting multi-campus systems or enterprise education organizations
Background in digital transformation, student success strategy, or enterprise technology implementations (SIS, ERP, LMS)
Familiarity with shared governance and decentralized decision-making models in higher education
Experience with OKRs, KPIs, or value realization frameworks

Responsibilities

Partner with executive leadership to define, prioritize, and operationalize strategic initiatives across the organization
Lead enterprise program portfolios aligned with corporate and academic strategy
Translate strategic goals (e.g., enrollment growth, retention improvement, digital transformation) into structured, actionable roadmaps
Establish and drive enterprise governance frameworks, including steering committees and executive reporting cadence
Oversee multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring alignment, resource optimization, and risk mitigation at the portfolio level
Define and track value realization metrics, including ROI, student success outcomes, and operational efficiencies
Drive cross-institutional alignment across campuses, departments, or business units
Lead strategic planning cycles, including roadmap development and investment prioritization
Collaborate with product, technology, and academic leaders to ensure initiatives support long-term innovation and scalability
Identify enterprise risks, dependencies, and opportunities, and present actionable insights to senior leadership
Sponsor and guide change management strategies to support adoption at scale
Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and business case development

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision available the first of the month following the hire date
Company paid short term and long term disability
Generous PTO plan and holiday pay
Health and Wellness perks

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