Project Manager for Strategic Planning and Operations

Art and Wellness Enterprises•Bentonville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager for Strategic Planning and Operations leads and coordinates projects that advance AWSOM’s strategic and operational priorities under the direction of the Senior Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs and Development as well as the Executive Vice Dean. This role is responsible for planning and managing initiatives, monitoring progress toward institutional goals, and ensuring timely delivery of key outcomes. The Project Manager serves as a central resource for cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and reporting, while developing tools and materials that promote accountability and informed decision-making across strategic and operational initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required.
At least 3 years of experience leading or coordinating project-based initiatives, including monitoring progress, managing timelines, and coordinating inputs from various stakeholders to meet initiative goals, required.
Experience analyzing, organizing, and reporting operational and strategic data to support decision-making, required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, required.
Proven ability to meet deadlines, required.
Demonstrated ability to effectively problem-solve, required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new software applications, required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in higher education, organizational development, public policy, social sciences, humanities, or a related field, preferred
Project management coursework or certification, preferred.
Experience working in higher education/medical education, preferred.
Demonstrated experience in process improvement, preferred.
Experience supporting strategic planning, institutional research, or continuous improvement initiatives, preferred.

Responsibilities

Strategic Plan Implementation & Monitoring
Develop and maintain systems to track progress on strategic plan objectives.
Coordinate data collection and reporting for strategic plan initiatives, progress and outcomes.
Prepare regular progress reports and dashboards for senior leadership and governance.
Work collaboratively with the leadership to identify risks, barriers, and opportunities related to selected initiatives and recommend solutions.
Operational Planning & Coordination
Support the Executive Vice Dean and senior associate deans in managing high-level operational priorities.
Develop and maintain project management tools, timelines, workflows, and project plans for selected programs, areas, and initiatives.
Facilitate cross-departmental meetings and ensure follow-up on action items.
Serve as a liaison between leadership and administrative units to ensure smooth execution of operational plans.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Oversee development and dissemination of communications related to strategic and operational initiatives.
Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, including faculty and staff input sessions.
Prepare presentations and briefing materials for leadership meetings and external stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement & Analytics
Monitor effectiveness of processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency.
Utilize data analytics to inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
Stay current on best practices in strategic planning and project management.
Other duties as assigned.