Manager, Strategic Initiatives

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Programs manages the execution of large-scale projects and programs, ensures alignment with strategic goals, and drives process improvements, while actively collaborating with senior leadership to deliver successful outcomes across multiple complex initiatives within an organization. Key duties include portfolio prioritization, risk management, performance reporting, and fostering a culture of project excellence within the team. Programs in the portfolio may include ongoing administrative and auxiliary programs related to the campus bookstore, dining, vending, copy services, and other administrative services. May have budgetary responsibility for programs in the portfolio.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Strategic Project Alignment: Collaborates with senior leadership to align projects and initiatives with overall campus strategy and objectives. Develops and maintains a comprehensive project roadmap, including key milestones, dependencies, and critical success factors
2. Project Management: Collaborates with senior leadership to prioritize and allocate resources across multiple projects within the portfolio of initiatives. Conducts regular portfolio reviews to assess progress, identify risks, and make necessary adjustments. Monitors project performance against established metrics and Key Performance Indicators
3. Project Governance and Oversight: Establishes and enforces project management standards, methodologies, and best practices across the portfolio. Reviews project plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure feasibility and alignment with campus goals. Provides guidance and support to project stakeholders on complex issues and decision-making
4. Stakeholder Management: Facilitates communication and collaboration between project teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership. Manages stakeholder expectations, addresses concerns, and proactively identifies potential issues. In collaboration and partnership with senior leadership, develops and implements change management strategies
5. Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential program risks throughout the project lifecycle. Develops contingency plans to address critical risks and minimize impact
6. Performance Reporting and Analysis: Generates regular project status reports, including key performance indicators, to track progress and identify areas for improvement. Analyzes project data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making
7. Team Development and Coaching: In collaboration with the VP of Finance & Strategy, leads and mentors a team of project stakeholders, and fosters a collaborative and high-performing team culture
8. Ensures coordination of and compliance with all related LSC processes and procedures
9. Hires, trains, develops, and evaluates full and part-time staff
10. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address project challenges
• Proficiency in project budget tracking
• Understanding of organizational strategy and ability to align projects accordingly
• Attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent time-management skills
• Comprehensive computer technology skills to include Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent relationship-building, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree in Business Administration

* Project Management Professional (PMP)

Hiring salary range is $58,625 - $67,419.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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