Director Strategic Project Management

Director Strategic Project Management

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Job #  | 042570
Department Code  | 11001-4406
Department  | SU Global
Job Title  | Director Strategic Project Management
Location  | Syracuse, NY
Campus  | Syracuse, NY
Commitment to On-Campus Experience  | Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Range  | $98,500 - $125,000
Pay Determination  | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level  | S6
FLSA Status  | Exempt
Hours  | Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type  | Full-time
Unionized Position Code  | Not Applicable
Job Description  | The Director, Strategic Project Management, will oversee SU Global’s portfolio of projects, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the customer, under exceptional quality standards. The Director will manage SU Global’s projects through a growing team of subordinate project managers.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, the Director will be a strategic leader within SU Global and will define SU Global’s project management methodology and establish processes for tracking and delivering projects. The Director will establish project teams and effectively distribute project workload. The Director will serve as the liaison between project teams, external clients, or and other functional areas of the organization. The Director will develop and provide project management status updates, plans, outcomes, and data to key stakeholders to drive project outcomes.

Syracuse University is building something new. We’re launching SU Global to reimagine how we support and scale accessible online pathways for non-traditional learners, in a dynamic, innovative, and data-driven environment. That means rethinking how we work.

This role requires on-campus presence because the best ideas emerge from real-time collaboration, the mentorship that happens in hallways, and the spontaneous problem-solving that defines startup culture. You’ll work non-traditional hours when needed – evening and weekend coverage, whatever it takes to deliver the best-in-class experience.

We’re looking for team members who thrive in: High-energy, in-person environments where innovation happens face-to-face Flexible scheduling that follows student needs, not the clock Startup intensity within a world-class university structure 
We’re not looking for people who want a job. We’re looking for builders who want a mission.
Education and Experience  | Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in project management or related field is preferred. Professional Project Management (PMP) certification required. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in project management, preferably in higher education, online education, or mission-driven organizations. Demonstrated success with project management platforms and achievement of project outcomes. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Skills and Knowledge  | Proficiency with project management systems, tools, and collaborative workflow platforms. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Tableau or other data warehouses Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across all organizational levels. Ability to partner cross-functionally, solve problems strategically, extract insights, and navigate complex structures with competing priorities. Professional demeanor with leadership, faculty, students, and external partners. Entrepreneurial mindset comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change. High sense of urgency delivering quality work under tight deadlines. Self-directed with minimal supervision, knowing when to seek input. Flexible for non-traditional hours supporting events or time-sensitive needs. Solutions-oriented with creative problem-solving. Thrives in high-energy, collaborative, in-person environments. Mission-driven with passion for democratizing education access. Understanding of higher education landscape, online education trends, adult learner needs, university structures, academic culture, and shared governance. Syracuse University brand knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities  | Strategic Project Management Leadership Sets and manages project expectations. Ensures projects are completed on-time and within established quality standards. Develops and implements project management practices, processes, methodologies, and metrics. Defines projects, identifies expected outcomes, establishes timelines, and assigns project staff. Demonstrates in-depth understanding of project management concepts and principles. Performs complex tasks determines appropriate processes to follow. Actively manage high-priority and complex projects, delegating to team when appropriate and necessary. Serve as a primary contact for client schools/colleges, along with managing/delegating to team.

Administrative Management & Supervision
Lead and direct the work of other employees and recommends performance improvement where appropriate. Supervise a growing functional project management team as needs and services of SU Global evolves. Develop project management policies and procedures, evaluate results and performance, and informs the development of new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies. Contribute to strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for SU Global in collaboration with senior leadership. Contribute to the establishment departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.

Data and Analytics
Define and manage expectations around selected project management platforms (Asana, Trello, etc), and coordinate training for staff on effective platform use. Develop and maintain complex project management data and reporting, including but not limited to capacity reporting, capacity projections, project calendars, Gannt charts, etc. Create and provide reports to clients, sponsors, and internal and external audiences that detail project status and communicates updates to project stakeholders.

Other Duties as Assigned Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and emerging priorities as SU Global scales and evolves.
Physical Requirements  | Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment  | Not Applicable
Application Instructions  | In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University  | Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area  | Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement  | Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans  | Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community  | Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Quick Link  | https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112307
Job Posting Date  | 02/12/2026
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