Project Manager

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Job Overview

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the Law Center, the Project Manager serves as a highly execution-focused operational partner supporting initiatives across the Law Center’s administrative portfolio, including finance, human resources, IT, facilities, academic operations, and Centers & Institutes.

This role is responsible for translating leadership priorities into actionable plans, deliverables, and completed work. The incumbent will support process and system improvement efforts by building project plans, mapping workflows, developing documentation, and coordinating across departments to ensure timely and effective implementation. The position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized individual who can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, follow through on complex initiatives, and produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support the planning, execution, and tracking of cross-functional operational projects

• Build and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, and status reports

• Document current-state and future-state processes across departments

• Develop SOPs, templates, and operational documentation

• Compile, organize, and analyze data to support decision-making

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure progress, accountability, and timely completion of deliverables

• Prepare materials for leadership meetings, including summaries, reports, and presentations

Work Interactions

This position reports directly to the Deputy COO and works closely with department leaders and staff across the Law Center, including Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, Registrar, Academic Affairs, and Centers & Institutes. The role also interfaces with central university partners such as University Information Services and the Office of Assessment and Decision Support.

The incumbent will regularly coordinate with stakeholders at multiple levels to gather information, track progress, and ensure alignment on project deliverables.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in project coordination, operations, or process improvement within a complex organization (higher education preferred)

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail and follow-through

• Experience developing project plans, trackers, and documentation (e.g., SOPs, workflows)

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to organize and interpret data to support decision-making

• Experience working with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, Banner) preferred

• Proficiency in project management and productivity tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project)

• Excellent organizational, communication, and coordination skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining accountability for deliverables

Preferred: Experience in higher education administration or similarly complex organizational environments; PMP or other project management certification 

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website:https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation

Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your qualifications and experience.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.