Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives

🇺🇸 Rochester, MI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $75K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ June 11th, 2026

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Oakland University is hiring a Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives. The role involves managing the implementation of the university's strategic plan by collaborating with senior leaders to ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with institutional goals. The position also tracks key performance indicators, manages the university's dashboard in coordination with institutional research, and supports high-impact special projects.

Highlights

Manage implementation of university's strategic plan and ensure initiatives meet scope and deadlines.
Collaborate with senior leaders across campus to align projects with institutional goals.
Track key performance indicators and manage the university's dashboard in coordination with institutional research.
Support high-impact special projects as assigned.
Requires bachelor's degree in higher education administration, business, public administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum two years of project management or strategic planning experience required.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, experience in higher education or complex organizations, familiarity with project management methodologies, and PMP or similar certification.
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.
Salary of $75,393 annually with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.
Position is full-time, 40 hours per week, under Administrative-Professional Group, with first consideration for applications received by June 24, 2026.