Strategic Project Partner
On-siteEau Claire, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Manage identified high-impact projects from concept through implementation, ensuring accountability, progress tracking, and successful execution while monitoring outcomes and adjusting as needed to align with institutional goals. Lead the identification and scaling of operational improvement efforts through data-informed analysis, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation of workflows, systems, and structures that constrain institutional performance. Serve as a facilitator to design practical, sustainable solutions involving realignment of processes, systems, positions, and structures throughout the college. Develop and lead cross-functional operational excellence projects, including planning, organizing, and executing tasks to enhance efficiency, reduce friction, and improve outcomes for students and employees. Translate strategic priorities into actionable projects with clear scope, timelines, and measurable results. Communicate project goals, status, and outcomes clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency. Standardize and document improved processes to ensure consistency, scalability, and long-term sustainability of changes. Direct work of teams and individuals assigned to projects in collaboration with appropriate managers.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in IT, Business, Project Management or related field
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Seven years of experience in a similar function at a large organization or a closely related administrative function
- Four years of experience in a similar function at a large organization or a closely related administrative function
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Banner (ERP/SIS software)
- Experience with Copilot and other generative and agentic AI tools in operational environment
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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