Hybrid Executive Director – Office of Project Management

at Excelsior University

• Job title: Executive Director – Office of Project Management
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Albany, United States

About the role

• Executive Director providing strategic oversight of project management operations. Collaborating with senior leadership to guide project initiatives and reporting on progress.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of shared accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement to drive high-performance outcomes.
• Provide strategic leadership to a team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, IT Analysts and other key personnel, ensuring they are equipped to manage and work on projects across the university.
• Work with the Director of Project Management and Director of Business Analysis to ensure proper planning, execution, and successful delivery of projects by the Office of Project Management, maintaining alignment with institutional goals.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard project success
• Address escalated issues and remove barriers to maintain project momentum and team productivity.
• Track and analyze project performance metrics, providing timely and actionable reports to leadership.
• Develop, implement, and uphold consistent project management and business analysis methodologies, standards, and best practices.
• Partner with senior leadership to align project initiatives with broader strategic objectives and institutional priorities.
• Guide project prioritization based on strategic value, resource availability, institutional imperatives, and risk assessment.
• Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, promoting trust and engagement.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among leadership, project teams, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Stay informed on emerging trends and best practices in project management, business analysis and institutional effectiveness, applying relevant insights to enhance operations.
• Perform additional duties and project manage special initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s preferred
• A minimum of seven years’ experience in project management, business analysis, or related work experience.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience of directly managing teams
• Certification in Project Management and/or Business Analysis preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise teams, with demonstrated success in developing talent and fostering collaboration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills, including the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while providing quality service and solutions.
• Hands-on experience with work management platforms such as Workfront, Monday.com, or similar tools
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships across units and functions.
• Comfort and familiarity with working in a multicultural and inclusive environment with sensitivity to diverse perspectives.