Join Northeast Ohio Medical University’s (NEOMED) Office of Strategy and Transformation
NEOMED is a mission-driven, community-based medical university committed to educating health professionals, advancing discovery, and improving the health of our region. We are seeking a Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance, who wants to contribute to meaningful work in a collaborative academic environment.

At our organization, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and team-oriented environment that is essential to fulfilling our mission. We believe every employee should feel appreciated, valued, and empowered. To maintain a supportive organizational culture, we seek individuals whose values align with our mission and who thrive in a team-based approach. We encourage individuals whose values align with this collaborative approach to apply.

Starting Salary Range: $55,259 – $60,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits & Perks
NEOMED is committed to supporting your health, well-being, and long-term success—both at work and beyond. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive.

Healthcare Coverage
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance through Medical Mutual
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-and long-term disability coverage, Long-term care coverage options, and Life insurance

Retirement
State retirement plan with 14% employer matching to help you plan for the future

Paid Time Off
Generous vacation and sick leave, in addition to 11 paid holidays each year

Additional Benefits
Hybrid work environment (up to two remote days per week after six months) (Policy#3349-7-151)
Educational benefits with our partner universities (Policy#3349-07-45)
Ongoing investment in your professional growth through on-site training and Lean Six Sigma certification
Employee wellness activities and initiatives that support a healthy work-life balance

The Project Manager, Strategic Planning and Performance supports the execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of NEOMED’s strategic priorities by coordinating strategic initiatives, managing assigned project and portfolio activities, administering the University’s strategic planning and performance management system, and providing data-driven decision support. Working collaboratively with university leaders, departments, colleges, and external partners, this position monitors strategic performance, facilitates cross-functional initiatives, develops executive reports and dashboards, supports strategic growth and operational excellence efforts, and promotes accountability for strategic outcomes. The role serves as a key liaison and resource within the Strategy Office to advance strategic plan implementation, track progress toward goals and KPIs, identify barriers, and facilitate timely follow-through under the direction of Strategy Office leadership.

Strategic Planning, Portfolio Management, and Performance Tracking: Coordinate implementation of the University Strategic Plan by monitoring strategic initiatives, action plans, milestones, KPIs, and portfolio performance. Administer and maintain the University’s strategic planning and performance management platform (Envisio), ensuring data integrity, system configuration, user support, dashboard development, and performance reporting. Coordinate project activities, monitor deliverables, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and support standardized project management practices across strategic initiatives. Prepare executive dashboards, reports, presentations, and briefing materials that communicate strategic progress, risks, and opportunities and support leadership decision-making.

Strategic Analysis and Organizational Support: Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret data related to strategic initiatives, institutional priorities, partnerships, and operational performance. Prepare executive summaries, reports, presentations, and decision-support materials that communicate performance, trends, risks, and opportunities. Support strategic growth and partnership initiatives through market research, benchmarking, environmental scanning, project coordination, and performance analysis. Collaborate with university leaders, departments, colleges, and strategic partners to promote alignment with institutional priorities and support execution of strategic initiatives.

Communications and Continuous Improvement: Coordinate communications supporting the University Strategic Plan, including progress updates, presentations, and stakeholder materials, while ensuring timely dissemination through university communication channels. Promote collaboration and information sharing among the Strategy Office, university stakeholders, and external partners. Identify process improvement opportunities and support operational excellence initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be able to utilize a phone, computer and screen and other office equipment.

In an effort to keep our campus community as healthy and safe as possible, NEOMED may require vaccinations as a condition of attendance and employment. This policy will allow for exemption of the vaccination requirement for those individuals with valid medical reasons, sincerely held religious beliefs and matters of conscience.