Senior Director, Project Management (Marketing)

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University of New Hampshire

Location: Durham, New Hampshire
Category: Admin-Public Relations, Marketing and Communications
Date Posted: April 26, 2024

Job Description

Operating Title

Senior Director, Project Management (Marketing)

Long Classification Title

Senior Marketing Director

Campus Location

Durham

Department

UNH Academic Unit Communications [UGRCSC]

Summary of Position

The Central Marketing Department at the University of New Hampshire is looking to hire a Senior Director of Project Management.

What Youll Be Doing as a Senior Director of Project Management: Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will serve as a critical part of the Central Marketing team. Partnering closely with both the Content Marketing team and the Creative team, you will play a key role in leading and managing the successful execution of strategic marketing initiatives and projects across the university. This will include all aspects of PM from stakeholder engagement, down to resource management and quality assurance. You will call upon your marketing expertise, as future projects for this role will include brand positioning work, a new creative campaign, video production, OOH advertising creation, and more!

Were Looking for Someone Who:

Is a seasoned and solution-oriented marketing professional with an agency background;
Has a proven track record in project management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement;
Is skilled in managing a wide range of diverse personalities and establishing and effectively managing cross-functional project teams;
Approach challenges with an innovative, entrepreneurial mindset.

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job:

Meaningful and valued work connected to the UNH mission;
Being a part of a collaborative and driven Central Marketing team;
A hybrid work arrangement;
Great benefits including medical, dental, tuition benefit, and 403(b) with generous employer match.

Acceptable minimum level of education

Bachelor's

Acceptable minimum years of experience

10+ years

Posting Number

PS4422FY24

Other minimum qualifications

Bachelors degree in a relevant field; Masters degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Consistent track record to work effectively with cross-functional teams and to facilitate collaboration among all those involved.
Experience across multiple mediums and channels (e.g. print, digital, OOH, etc.)
Experience managing outside vendor and freelancer relationships.
Owning the evolution and implementation of our processes, tools, workflows, etc.
Thrive in a high-paced and high-volume environment.
Skilled at problem-solving and being proactive.
Willing to jump in wherever and whenever the team needs.
A people person who enjoys proactively reaching out and connecting with individuals across the university.
Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Salary Information

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/59667

Percent Time Information (FTE)

1.00

Grade

29

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshires lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

Posting Date

02/19/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?

No

Interested Internal Candidates Exist?

No

Job Category

Salaried Staff (Exempt)

Appointment Type

Regular

Drivers License and Physical Requirements. Please check all items that apply.

None applicable

Duty/Responsibility

Strategic Project Leadership:

Develop and execute a comprehensive project management strategy aligned with the universitys overall strategic objectives.
Lead the identification, prioritization, and implementation of key projects to ensure successful outcomes and maximum impact.

Duty/Responsibility

Team Leadership and Development:

Build and lead a high-performing project management team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Foster a collaborative and results-driven team culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.

Duty/Responsibility

Project Planning and Execution:

Oversee the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
Monitor and evaluate project progress, identifying and addressing potential roadblocks proactively.

Duty/Responsibility

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, deliverables, goals, risks, KPIs, timing, and estimated resources needed.
Ensure effective communication and engagement with all relevant stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Proactively anticipates, understands, and responds to the needs of clients to meet or exceed their expectations.

Duty/Responsibility

Resource Management:

Optimize resource utilization by aligning project requirements with available resources and skillsets.
Implement best practices in project resource allocation, tracking, and reporting.

Duty/Responsibility

Risk Management:

Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
Implement a robust risk management framework to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Duty/Responsibility

Quality Assurance:

Establish and enforce project management methodologies, standards, and best practices to ensure the highest quality project outcomes.
Conduct regular reviews and audits to assess project performance against established criteria

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