Project Manager – Organizational Excellence

🇺🇸 Springfield, MO 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $63K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ July 9th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Missouri State University is hiring a Project Manager – Organizational Excellence. This role drives high-impact, cross-functional projects that support the university's strategic priorities by managing complex initiatives, improving business processes, and ensuring data accuracy. The Project Manager collaborates with various departments to facilitate continuous improvement, oversee project execution, and promote institutional effectiveness.

Highlights

Lead planning, execution, and completion of institutional projects aligned with university priorities and regulations.
Manage budgetary planning and project fund reporting in partnership with the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness.
Collaborate across departments to implement strategic initiatives and streamline workflows.
Ensure data accuracy and reliability within institutional systems through cross-functional collaboration.
Coordinate evaluation and implementation of new tools, methodologies, and technologies.
Monitor project milestones, address challenges, and provide progress updates.
Compile documentation required for project completion and evaluate proposed plan changes with stakeholders.
Oversee project resources and secure necessary materials by coordinating with internal teams.
Anticipate future institutional needs by staying informed on industry trends and engaging stakeholders.
Require a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field; master’s preferred, along with proven project management experience and knowledge of ERP implementation and budget management.
Prefer PMP certification and experience in higher education, formal project management methodologies, data governance, and institutional compliance.
Position offers a proposed salary of $63,000 annually and requires occasional travel and extended work hours.