Position Type: Admin/Professional
Department: Strategy and Transformation
Full or Part Time: Full Time
Pay Grade: MN9
Summary: The Project Manager, Strategic Planning and
Performance supports the execution, monitoring, and continuous
improvement of NEOMED's strategic priorities by coordinating
strategic initiatives, managing assigned project and portfolio
activities, administering the University's strategic planning and
performance management system, and providing data-driven decision
support. Working collaboratively with university leaders,
departments, colleges, and external partners, this position
monitors strategic performance, facilitates cross-functional
initiatives, develops executive reports and dashboards, supports
strategic growth and operational excellence efforts, and promotes
accountability for strategic outcomes. The role serves as a key
liaison and resource within the Strategy Office to advance
strategic plan implementation, track progress toward goals and
KPIs, identify barriers, and facilitate timely follow-through under
the direction of Strategy Office leadership.
Principal Functional Responsibilities: Strategic
Planning, Portfolio Management, and Performance Tracking:
Coordinate implementation of the University Strategic Plan by
monitoring strategic initiatives, action plans, milestones, KPIs,
and portfolio performance. Administer and maintain the University's
strategic planning and performance management platform (Envisio),
ensuring data integrity, system configuration, user support,
dashboard development, and performance reporting. Coordinate
project activities, monitor deliverables, facilitate stakeholder
engagement, and support standardized project management practices
across strategic initiatives. Prepare executive dashboards,
reports, presentations, and briefing materials that communicate
strategic progress, risks, and opportunities and support leadership
decision-making.
Strategic Analysis and Organizational Support:
Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret data related to strategic
initiatives, institutional priorities, partnerships, and
operational performance. Prepare executive summaries, reports,
presentations, and decision-support materials that communicate
performance, trends, risks, and opportunities. Support strategic
growth and partnership initiatives through market research,
benchmarking, environmental scanning, project coordination, and
performance analysis. Collaborate with university leaders,
departments, colleges, and strategic partners to promote alignment
with institutional priorities and support execution of strategic
initiatives.
Communications and Continuous Improvement:
Coordinate communications supporting the University Strategic Plan,
including progress updates, presentations, and stakeholder
materials, while ensuring timely dissemination through university
communication channels. Promote collaboration and information
sharing among the Strategy Office, university stakeholders, and
external partners. Identify process improvement opportunities and
support operational excellence initiatives using Lean Six Sigma
principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Other
Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum one year of experience in administrative coordination,
strategic planning support, data analysis, process improvement, or
a related area
Experience developing reports, presentations, dashboards,
project plans, meeting materials, or decision-support
documents
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate
stakeholders, analyze information, and communicate effectively with
diverse audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Lean Six Sigma training or project management experience
- Experience in higher education or related field
- Experience supporting strategic plan implementation,
institutional reporting, partnership and/or cross-functional
projects, accreditation activities, or continuous improvement
initiatives
Physical Requirements: Must be able to utilize a phone,
computer and screen and other office equipment.
Department Specific Information: Join Northeast Ohio
Medical University's (NEOMED) Office of Strategy and
Transformation
NEOMED is a mission-driven,
community-based medical university committed to educating health
professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our
region. We are seeking a
Project Manager, Strategic
Planning and Performance, who wants to contribute to
meaningful work in a collaborative academic
environment.
At our organization, we are committed to fostering a
collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to
fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel
appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive
organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with
our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage
individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to
apply.
Starting Salary Range: $55,259 – $60,000,
commensurate with experience
Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to
supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at
work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to
help you thrive.
Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical,
dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account
(HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage
options, and Life insurance
Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan
for the future
Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays
each year
Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six
months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities
(Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site
training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy
work-life balance
To apply, visit https://neomed.peopleadmin.com/postings/7080
NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities
to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age,
color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during
pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a
parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status
or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its
commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and
practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et
seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual
harassment. 
