Executive Director, Project Portfolio - PMO
Core
Oversees enterprise-scale university initiatives and portfolio governance for Academic Operations and administrative functions (HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Facilities), ensuring alignment with strategic goals and efficient delivery.
Role type
Executive Director, Project Portfolio Management (PMO)
Builds
University-wide academic and administrative initiatives
Domain
Higher Education / Enterprise Project Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic alignment, Financial management, Resource allocation, Adaptability, Team leadership, Technology & analytics
Preferred skills
Mentoring project managers, Refining governance procedures
Technologies
Smartsheet, Integrated boards, Dashboards
Responsibilities
Oversees President and C-suite initiatives; Leads project intake, chartering, and prioritization; Maintains forward view of portfolio timelines and dependencies; Drives portfolio visibility via dashboards; Establishes accountability through RAID logs and milestone ownership; Prepares executive and board-level reporting; Mentors project managers; Assesses internal controls and compliance.
Seniority
Executive, strategic leadership & mentorship