DIRECTOR / PROJECT & PROCESS MANAGEMENT
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Location: Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Description:
Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
S-3611
Position Number
79870
Type of Recruitment
INTERNAL
Position Title
DIRECTOR / PROJECT & PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Position Summary
The Director of Project and Process Management is a leadership role focused on overseeing and optimizing the execution of projects and processes. This position blends both project management and process management responsibilities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while also focusing on the efficiency of the processes involved. The role requires exceptional leadership and critical thinking skills along with expertise in portfolio and project management methodologies and business process redesign.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years.
Four years of experience in process analysis, project management, or related leadership roles, preferably in higher education or a complex organizational setting.
Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex projects and portfolios.
Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and influence others.
Expert knowledge of portfolio and project management methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN) and data analytics.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on results.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Team Dynamix) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education or non-profit environment.
Experience with the execution of high-complexity, high-impact, and high-visibility projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives driving collaboration and agreement among high-level executives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversees multiple projects, ensuring they align with business objectives. This involves resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Monitors the health and performance of the project portfolio, ensuring resources are optimized across initiatives.
Develops and implements policies, standards, and best practices for project management and process analysis and optimization.
Leads the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for process analysis and improvement across the university.
Analyzes existing processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Oversees and manages a team of business process analysts and project managers, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, including process improvement projects.
Aligns project and process goals with the organization's broader strategic objectives. This often involves collaborating with other departments.
Tracks the progress of projects and processes, evaluates outcomes, and ensures continuous improvement.
Provides regular reports and dashboards to senior leadership on portfolio performance, risks, and outcomes.
Manages and guides the organization through changes in processes or project approaches, which may include training staff or adjusting workflows.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including academic and administrative leaders, to ensure alignment and support for initiatives.
Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Serves as a champion for project and portfolio management and business process efficiency across the university.
Supervision Exercised
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there are recommendation letter(s) you wish to include that are not required, please utilize Recommendation Letters.
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position
Employee Group
Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range
$100,000 - $115,000 per year
Division
President
Department
University Transformation Office
Position Status
Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
Position Type
12 month
Weekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
If you wish to see "EEO is the Law" posters, please click here.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends
04/24/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Position Information
Posting Number
S-3611
Position Number
79870
Type of Recruitment
INTERNAL
Position Title
DIRECTOR / PROJECT & PROCESS MANAGEMENT
Position Summary
The Director of Project and Process Management is a leadership role focused on overseeing and optimizing the execution of projects and processes. This position blends both project management and process management responsibilities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, while also focusing on the efficiency of the processes involved. The role requires exceptional leadership and critical thinking skills along with expertise in portfolio and project management methodologies and business process redesign.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years.
Four years of experience in process analysis, project management, or related leadership roles, preferably in higher education or a complex organizational setting.
Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, complex projects and portfolios.
Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and influence others.
Expert knowledge of portfolio and project management methodologies, tools, and frameworks.
Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, BPMN) and data analytics.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on results.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Team Dynamix) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education or non-profit environment.
Experience with the execution of high-complexity, high-impact, and high-visibility projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives driving collaboration and agreement among high-level executives.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversees multiple projects, ensuring they align with business objectives. This involves resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Monitors the health and performance of the project portfolio, ensuring resources are optimized across initiatives.
Develops and implements policies, standards, and best practices for project management and process analysis and optimization.
Leads the development and execution of a comprehensive strategy for process analysis and improvement across the university.
Analyzes existing processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Oversees and manages a team of business process analysts and project managers, ensuring the successful delivery of projects, including process improvement projects.
Aligns project and process goals with the organization's broader strategic objectives. This often involves collaborating with other departments.
Tracks the progress of projects and processes, evaluates outcomes, and ensures continuous improvement.
Provides regular reports and dashboards to senior leadership on portfolio performance, risks, and outcomes.
Manages and guides the organization through changes in processes or project approaches, which may include training staff or adjusting workflows.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including academic and administrative leaders, to ensure alignment and support for initiatives.
Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.
Serves as a champion for project and portfolio management and business process efficiency across the university.
Supervision Exercised
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there are recommendation letter(s) you wish to include that are not required, please utilize Recommendation Letters.
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position
Employee Group
Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range
$100,000 - $115,000 per year
Division
President
Department
University Transformation Office
Position Status
Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status
Full-Time
FTE
1.0
Position Type
12 month
Weekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
If you wish to see "EEO is the Law" posters, please click here.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends
04/24/2025
Open Until Filled
No