University of New Hampshire

Operating Title Senior Director, Project Management

Long Classification Title Senior Marketing Director

Campus Location Durham

Department UNH Academic Unit Communications [UGRCSC]

Summary of Position 

The Senior Director, Project Management at the University of New Hampshire will play a key role in managing the successful execution of strategic initiatives and projects across the university. This position requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement.

Acceptable minimum level of education Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience 10+ years

Additional Job Information 

Posting Number PS4422FY24

Other minimum qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Consistent track record to work effectively with cross-functional teams and to facilitate collaboration among all those involved.
• Experience across multiple mediums and channels (e.g. print, digital, OOH, etc.)
• Experience managing outside vendor and freelancer relationships.
• Owning the evolution and implementation of our processes, tools, workflows, etc.
• Thrive in a high-paced and high-volume environment.
• Skilled at problem-solving and being proactive.
• Willing to jump in wherever and whenever the team needs.
• A people person who enjoys proactively reaching out and connecting with individuals across the university.
• Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Salary InformationSalary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59667

Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00

Grade 29

EEO Statement 

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information 

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date 02/19/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Closing Date 

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No

Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type Regular

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Equipment/Instruments 

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply. None applicable

Duty/Responsibility 

Strategic Project Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive project management strategy aligned with the university’s overall strategic objectives.
• Lead the identification, prioritization, and implementation of key projects to ensure successful outcomes and maximum impact.

Duty/ResponsibilityTeam Leadership and Development:

• Build and lead a high-performing project management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Duty/ResponsibilityProject Planning and Execution:

• Oversee the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, identifying and addressing potential roadblocks proactively.

Duty/ResponsibilityStakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, goals, risks, KPIs, timing, and estimated resources needed.
• Ensure effective communication and engagement with all relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of clients to meet or exceed their expectations.

Duty/ResponsibilityResource Management:

• Optimize resource utilization by aligning project requirements with available resources and skillsets.
• Implement best practices in project resource allocation, tracking, and reporting.

Duty/ResponsibilityRisk Management:

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
• Implement a robust risk management framework to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Duty/ResponsibilityQuality Assurance:

• Establish and enforce project management methodologies, standards, and best practices to ensure the highest quality project outcomes.
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess project performance against established criteria

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