Director of Project Management and Operations Marketing and Communications,
Job Description
Director of Project Management and Operations
Marketing and Communications, Lincoln Center
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, the Director
of Project Management and Operations serves as a linchpin in fostering
collaboration among cross-functional teams within the division. By actively
engaging with creative, storytelling, channel engagement, and strategy teams,
the Director will ensure seamless alignment and integration of efforts.
Furthermore, the Director will be tasked with the strategic management and
optimization of project management tools and technologies, leveraging the latest
tools and innovations to support streamlined workflows and enhance communication and collaborative efforts across the division.
Essential Functions
∙ Spearheads the development, evolution and implementation of project
management processes, methodologies, and frameworks that support
divisional objectives.
∙ Oversees the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring projects are initiated,
planned, executed, monitored, and closed efficiently and effectively.
∙ Serves as a player-coach, managing the division’s most intricate and high-
impact projects, balancing hands-on project management with leadership
responsibilities to set a standard of excellence within the division.
∙ Implements and manages project tracking and reporting mechanisms to
provide timely updates on project progress, ensuring alignment with
timelines, scope, and budget.
∙ Selects, manages and optimizes project management tools and
technologies to support streamlined workflows, enhance communication,
and facilitate collaboration across the division.
∙ Cultivates a collaborative culture that encourages interdisciplinary
communication and cooperation, enhancing overall project outcomes and
team synergy.
∙ Actively engages with cross-functional teams ensuring seamless
alignment and integration of efforts.
∙ Stewards the development, planning, and execution of the division’s
budget throughout the year in collaboration with senior leadership.
∙ Ensures budgetary priorities align with divisional strategic goals,
optimizing the allocation of financial resources to support key initiatives.
∙ Exercises meticulous oversight of expenditures, providing monthly
financial updates to leadership, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual
contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing
performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in
compensation decisions.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
∙ Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
∙ Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
∙ Proven leadership experience in establishing and leading project
management functions within a marketing or creative environment.
∙ Expert understanding of modern and agile project management
methodologies, tools, and best practices.
∙ Strong analytical skills to evaluate and implement effective project
management tools and technologies.
∙ Strategic thinker with the ability to align project outcomes with
organizational goals.
∙ Comfort in navigating financial conversations including budget planning
and management.
∙ Detail-oriented and organized, with a proven track record of successfully
managing complex projects on time and within budget.
∙ Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing
environment.
∙ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
∙ Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to
the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
∙ Master’s degree in a relevant field.
∙ Experience selecting and instituting project management tools.
Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $115,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7307
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an
exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000
students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx
and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center
Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United
Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other
protected categories
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