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Overview
The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager resides within the University Strategy Office, established to partner with the University Cabinet to support alignment of the KU Lawrence and KUMC campuses. The “One KU” initiative aims to better align campuses and enable collaborative work toward the mission of education, service and research. The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager supports high-level management of the initiatives by providing stakeholders structure and organization to ensure forward progress, transparency to campus communities, and to help create a more effective, efficient and engaged organization. Note:
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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, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor for KUMC, AIRE, and presenters. Support One KU Organizational Assessment & Recommendations (10%) Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in conducting reviews of the University organization and individual units on both campuses to inform effective and strategic changes to organizational design, including environmental scans and peer benchmarking. Present recommendations to the University Cabinet for review. Support Strategic Planning Services (5%) Lead stakeholder groups through a strategic planning process, including facilitated planning to establish common purpose, shared principles, prioritization of strategic goals, and training for units developing a strategic plan. Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Requirements
Position details
This position will be a hybrid of telework and on-site work as determined by the supervisor. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of related experience Experience working with key leadership in strategic planning to achieve organizational design and efficiencies, as evidenced by application materials Five years of experience supervising/managing multiple projects to ensure implementation deadlines are met Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials and references Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with various groups and build relationships as evidenced by application materials Ability to work independently to manage tasks, make decisions, and solve problems with minimal guidance Experience handling confidential data and materials as evidenced by application materials This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring the university remains competitive with industry-aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
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 team member Six Sigma (Lean) or PMP Certification Familiarity with administrative structure, policies, and procedures at the University of Kansas or KU Medical Center as evidenced in application materials Application Instructions
Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications Resume Contact information for three professional references Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Monday, October 13, 2025. For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, October 12, 2025. Contact Information to Applicants: Strategy@ku.edu Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 Anticipated Start Date: Monday November 3, 2025 Apply to Job Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager resides within the University Strategy Office, established to partner with the University Cabinet to support alignment of the KU Lawrence and KUMC campuses. The “One KU” initiative aims to better align campuses and enable collaborative work toward the mission of education, service and research. The Senior Strategic Implementation Manager supports high-level management of the initiatives by providing stakeholders structure and organization to ensure forward progress, transparency to campus communities, and to help create a more effective, efficient and engaged organization. Note:
Replace any remaining formatted elements with the allowed set and remove duplicates or boilerplate language where relevant. Responsibilities
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, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor for KUMC, AIRE, and presenters. Support One KU Organizational Assessment & Recommendations (10%) Support the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Development in conducting reviews of the University organization and individual units on both campuses to inform effective and strategic changes to organizational design, including environmental scans and peer benchmarking. Present recommendations to the University Cabinet for review. Support Strategic Planning Services (5%) Lead stakeholder groups through a strategic planning process, including facilitated planning to establish common purpose, shared principles, prioritization of strategic goals, and training for units developing a strategic plan. Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Requirements
Position details
This position will be a hybrid of telework and on-site work as determined by the supervisor. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of related experience Experience working with key leadership in strategic planning to achieve organizational design and efficiencies, as evidenced by application materials Five years of experience supervising/managing multiple projects to ensure implementation deadlines are met Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials and references Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with various groups and build relationships as evidenced by application materials Ability to work independently to manage tasks, make decisions, and solve problems with minimal guidance Experience handling confidential data and materials as evidenced by application materials This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring the university remains competitive with industry-aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
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 team member Six Sigma (Lean) or PMP Certification Familiarity with administrative structure, policies, and procedures at the University of Kansas or KU Medical Center as evidenced in application materials Application Instructions
Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications Resume Contact information for three professional references Only complete applications will be considered. Application review begins Monday, October 13, 2025. For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, October 12, 2025. Contact Information to Applicants: Strategy@ku.edu Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 Anticipated Start Date: Monday November 3, 2025 Apply to Job Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management Industries: Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x Get notified about new Senior Implementation Manager jobs in Lawrence, KS. Lawrence, KS $90,000.00-$95,000.00 3 days ago
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