The University of Kansas
Senior Strategic Implementation Manager
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, us, 66045
Position Overview: The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager resides within the University Strategy Office, which was established to partner with the University Cabinet to help support the alignment of the KU Lawrence and KUMC campuses. The "One KU" initiative strives to better align our campuses and positions us to work more collaboratively in pursuing our mission of education, service, and research.
Job Description
The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager supports the high-level management of the initiatives by providing stakeholders structure and organization to ensure forward progress, transparency to the campus communities, and to ultimately help create a more effective, efficient, and engaged organization. Project Management of "One KU" initiatives (60%)
Help develop and implement processes that support project execution for advancing One KU initiatives. Manage large-scale projects by coordinating cross-functional teams and breaking the project into manageable phases for stakeholders to lead and track project execution. Provide regular project status updates and communicate progress, risks, and issues to relevant stakeholders. Facilitate communication among stakeholders and project team members. Create and maintain documentation for projects and processes. Provide oversight for organizational realignments and integrations, ensuring effective change management and execution. Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication. Support Strategic Planning (20%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Implementation in the management of the Lawrence strategic plan and alignment activities. Manage the fiscal year life-cycle of planning and implementing the Lawrence campus strategic plan. Support the planning and execution of the annual Provost Retreat. Support the planning of the annual unit level strategic planning presentations presented by deans and functional leaders on both campuses. Support One KU Organizational Assessment & Recommendations (10%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in conducting reviews of the University organization as well as individual units on both campuses, that will inform effective and strategic changes to organizational design. Support Strategic Planning Services (5%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in leading stakeholder groups through a strategic planning process. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Position Requirements: This position will be a hybrid of telework and on-site work as determined by supervisor. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of related experience Experience working with key leadership positions in strategic planning to achieve organizational design plans and efficiencies Five years of experience supervising/managing multiple projects to ensure implementation deadlines are met Excellent written communication skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to work with a variety of different groups and build relationships Work experience that required the ability to work independently to manage tasks, make decisions, and solve problems with minimal guidance Experience handling confidential data and materials Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree Experience utilizing consulting skills, including: facilitation of projects, processes and people; stakeholder engagement; advising on change management; drafting and presenting solutions-oriented recommendations to clients; and effectively working as a member of a team Six Sigma (Lean) or PMP Certification Familiarity with administrative structure, policies, and procedures at the University of Kansas or KU Medical Center The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager supports the high-level management of the initiatives by providing stakeholders structure and organization to ensure forward progress, transparency to the campus communities, and to ultimately help create a more effective, efficient, and engaged organization. Project Management of "One KU" initiatives (60%)
Help develop and implement processes that support project execution for advancing One KU initiatives. Manage large-scale projects by coordinating cross-functional teams and breaking the project into manageable phases for stakeholders to lead and track project execution. Provide regular project status updates and communicate progress, risks, and issues to relevant stakeholders. Facilitate communication among stakeholders and project team members. Create and maintain documentation for projects and processes. Provide oversight for organizational realignments and integrations, ensuring effective change management and execution. Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication. Support Strategic Planning (20%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Implementation in the management of the Lawrence strategic plan and alignment activities. Manage the fiscal year life-cycle of planning and implementing the Lawrence campus strategic plan. Support the planning and execution of the annual Provost Retreat. Support the planning of the annual unit level strategic planning presentations presented by deans and functional leaders on both campuses. Support One KU Organizational Assessment & Recommendations (10%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in conducting reviews of the University organization as well as individual units on both campuses, that will inform effective and strategic changes to organizational design. Support Strategic Planning Services (5%)
Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in leading stakeholder groups through a strategic planning process. Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Position Requirements: This position will be a hybrid of telework and on-site work as determined by supervisor. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of related experience Experience working with key leadership positions in strategic planning to achieve organizational design plans and efficiencies Five years of experience supervising/managing multiple projects to ensure implementation deadlines are met Excellent written communication skills Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to work with a variety of different groups and build relationships Work experience that required the ability to work independently to manage tasks, make decisions, and solve problems with minimal guidance Experience handling confidential data and materials Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree Experience utilizing consulting skills, including: facilitation of projects, processes and people; stakeholder engagement; advising on change management; drafting and presenting solutions-oriented recommendations to clients; and effectively working as a member of a team Six Sigma (Lean) or PMP Certification Familiarity with administrative structure, policies, and procedures at the University of Kansas or KU Medical Center The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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