Sr. Director, Project Management - SOM at Johns Hopkins University

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

204000.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Risk Management, Performance Measurement, Organizational Transformation, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Skills, Presentation Skills, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Development, Program Development, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

We are seeking a Sr Director, Project Management - SOM who will lead, plan, manage, and execute key strategic priorities and initiatives for the School of Medicine (SOM). Working in the Office of the Dean/CEO, the Sr. Director oversees a portfolio of key strategic projects that span all business units and mission areas. The Sr. Director will help develop systems and structures for organizational transformation, which includes strategic planning, execution, performance measurement and optimization, and risk management of implementation. The Sr. Director will lead change management efforts to ensure the successful adoption of new programs and processes across the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This role requires end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives, from framing the problem and building the plan to driving execution alongside cross-functional teams and senior leaders across the university, SOM, the Johns Hopkins Health System, and external partners to solve complex business problems as well as plan and oversee execution of growth, innovation initiatives, and large-scale strategic projects. The role serves as a trusted advisor for senior leadership in the dean’s office and will help with change management, organizational readiness, organizational performance, and strategy execution. This position will have project team direct reporting responsibilities.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesStrategic Initiatives & Project Management LeadershipPartner with the Executive Director to develop and enhance systems for oversight of the strategic planning and execution.Serve as the accountable transformation lead for the execution of strategic priorities, ensuring clear objectives, value proposition, governance, and measurable outcomes.Take a holistic view when addressing opportunities and ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.Translate executive direction into actionable project plans with clear goals, milestones, and ownership.Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned to priorities across mission and business areas.Build and manage matrix teams, including internal and external experts, to support program/project delivery.Work with stakeholders to define the scope of the engagement of external consultants when needed and select the best supplier and ensure active management to deliver best return on investment.Proactively identify and manage risks associated with program delivery.Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful execution of programs to achieve desired outcomes.Conduct structured analysis and research to support business case development and recommendations for organization-wide problem solving.Develop clear, concise presentations and briefing documents for senior leadership.Facilitate decision-making and alignment across business units by managing input from multiple stakeholders.Build relationships across clinical, academic, research, operational, and corporate teams to move work forward.Navigate ambiguity by asking the right questions, breaking down complex problems, and identifying next steps.Maintain a high standard of accuracy, clarity, and follow-through on deliverables.Management Supervise project management staff, including direct oversight of defined project teams. Manage Administrative Residents and Fellows. Ensure compliance with fiscal policies and budget management as it relates to projects.Technical Qualifications and Specialized CertificationsHighly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Access for analysis and presentation purposes.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree.Ten years of related experience.Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field. Health care marketing and business development experience. Experience in program development in an academic medical center, higher education, or corporate environment. Project Management Professional Certification. This salary range does not include all components of the School of Medicine's compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department. Classified Title: Sr. Director Project Management-SOM Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PH Starting Salary Range: $116,600 - $204,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM FLSA Status: Exempt Location: School of Medicine Campus Department name: SOM Admin Exec Off Gen Administration Personnel area: School of Medicine

Responsibilities

The Sr. Director will lead, plan, manage, and execute key strategic priorities and initiatives for the School of Medicine. This role requires end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives, driving execution alongside cross-functional teams and senior leaders to solve complex business problems.