ACORD Solutions Group
Senior Project Manager
ACORD Solutions Group, Waco, Texas, United States, 76796
Details
Posted:
05-Sep-24
Location:
Waco, Texas
Type:
Full-time
Salary:
Open
Internal Number:
5599340
Senior Project Manager
Job Identification:
17277
Job Description:
What We're Looking For
Under the leadership of the Director of Operational Excellence, the Senior Project Manager for Operational Excellence is responsible for creating a culture of ongoing business process improvement and operational excellence by successfully managing projects throughout the project lifecycle. This position is a member of Baylor's Business Optimization team focused on delivering continuous improvement by working strategically across campus divisions to optimize Baylor's business processes. This role will serve as a partner, responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with business and project stakeholders to align strategies and improvement initiatives. The Senior Project Manager must be self-directed, creative, strategic, innovative, and outcome and customer focused.
A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience are required. Seven years of experience is preferred. A PMP certification is required in order to be considered for this role.
Additional preferred skills and qualifications:
Higher Education experience preferred.
Lean/process improvement experience preferred.
Demonstrated record of successful project management, project facilitation (virtual/ in-person), requirements gathering and documentation, process development, strategic problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Must have strong attention to detail, excellent quality of deliverables.
Passion for exceeding customer expectations with an ability to anticipate business needs.
Experience leading complex programs, projects, improvements, and initiatives using a structured approach.
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What You Will Do
Maintain an extensive understanding of Baylor's business policies, processes, and regulatory environment, while supporting the Director of Operational Excellence.
Lead multiple, complex projects and improvement plans that cut across various organizational and functional boundaries.
Utilize effective project management tools for planning, execution, monitoring and reporting.
Provide project management expertise and guidance to ensure teams successfully achieve their objectives on time and within budget, including the following tasks:
Initiating projects - charter development.
Planning - requirements gathering, scope definition, and schedule development.
Executing - task management, status reporting, budget tracking.
Monitoring - risk and issue management.
Relationship building and management.
Facilitation of meetings throughout the project.
Lead continuous measurement and monitoring processes, risks, and controls by conducting post-implementation reviews and project follow-up.
Champion the use of project management and lean/process improvement methodologies across the University.
Provide training, guidance, and assistance to champions, functional departments, Colleges, Schools, and units in identifying, planning, and implementing project management and lean process improvement methodologies.
Support creative business solutions while overcoming constraints of existing business practices.
Develop opportunities for cross-team effectiveness for strong teamwork, collaboration, and excellent service delivery in both an on-campus and hybrid/remote environment.
Encourage, lead, and enable quality/efficient business processes supporting the University's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with university stakeholders.
Lead project management, operational excellence, and other related training events as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
Ability to comply with University policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. To learn more, go to
Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
To apply, visit
https://ejof.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/BaylorCareers/job/17277
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Posted:
05-Sep-24
Location:
Waco, Texas
Type:
Full-time
Salary:
Open
Internal Number:
5599340
Senior Project Manager
Job Identification:
17277
Job Description:
What We're Looking For
Under the leadership of the Director of Operational Excellence, the Senior Project Manager for Operational Excellence is responsible for creating a culture of ongoing business process improvement and operational excellence by successfully managing projects throughout the project lifecycle. This position is a member of Baylor's Business Optimization team focused on delivering continuous improvement by working strategically across campus divisions to optimize Baylor's business processes. This role will serve as a partner, responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with business and project stakeholders to align strategies and improvement initiatives. The Senior Project Manager must be self-directed, creative, strategic, innovative, and outcome and customer focused.
A bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience are required. Seven years of experience is preferred. A PMP certification is required in order to be considered for this role.
Additional preferred skills and qualifications:
Higher Education experience preferred.
Lean/process improvement experience preferred.
Demonstrated record of successful project management, project facilitation (virtual/ in-person), requirements gathering and documentation, process development, strategic problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Must have strong attention to detail, excellent quality of deliverables.
Passion for exceeding customer expectations with an ability to anticipate business needs.
Experience leading complex programs, projects, improvements, and initiatives using a structured approach.
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
What You Will Do
Maintain an extensive understanding of Baylor's business policies, processes, and regulatory environment, while supporting the Director of Operational Excellence.
Lead multiple, complex projects and improvement plans that cut across various organizational and functional boundaries.
Utilize effective project management tools for planning, execution, monitoring and reporting.
Provide project management expertise and guidance to ensure teams successfully achieve their objectives on time and within budget, including the following tasks:
Initiating projects - charter development.
Planning - requirements gathering, scope definition, and schedule development.
Executing - task management, status reporting, budget tracking.
Monitoring - risk and issue management.
Relationship building and management.
Facilitation of meetings throughout the project.
Lead continuous measurement and monitoring processes, risks, and controls by conducting post-implementation reviews and project follow-up.
Champion the use of project management and lean/process improvement methodologies across the University.
Provide training, guidance, and assistance to champions, functional departments, Colleges, Schools, and units in identifying, planning, and implementing project management and lean process improvement methodologies.
Support creative business solutions while overcoming constraints of existing business practices.
Develop opportunities for cross-team effectiveness for strong teamwork, collaboration, and excellent service delivery in both an on-campus and hybrid/remote environment.
Encourage, lead, and enable quality/efficient business processes supporting the University's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with university stakeholders.
Lead project management, operational excellence, and other related training events as needed.
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission.
Ability to comply with University policies.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. To learn more, go to
Baylor Benefits & Advantages.
About Us:
Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled
To apply, visit
https://ejof.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/BaylorCareers/job/17277
#J-18808-Ljbffr