Create Alert
Apply now »
Requisition ID:  116437

Associate Director of OSM

The Office of Strategy Management (OSM) is hiring an Associate Director of OSM to serve on a growing team in the Whiting School of Engineering (WSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). OSM has a three-pronged strategic approach: support documentation and implementation of departments in achieving their strategic goals, manage and track strategic projects and initiatives, and identify and foster international relationships.


The Associate Director of OSM will be responsible for managing key projects and initiatives, analyzing and interpreting business data, and leading other OSM programs and partnerships. The Associate Director must be able to prioritize competing demands to meet required deadlines, work with WSE leadership, faculty, and staff, while independently managing complex projects. They must be able to produce high-quality written reports and present complex information to colleagues and university leadership. As a member of a small, nimble team, they will identify and execute opportunities for improved efficiencies, analyze reports, and create systematic process of comparing and measuring an organization’s performance, practices, processes, or products against those of competitors or industry leaders, while making strategic recommendations.


Specific duties & responsibilities:


Analytics & Problem Solving

  • Expertise in various methodologies (e.g., Business Process Management (BPM), Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) to approach typical and complex situations while being able to adapt to changing circumstances and new requirements. (While experience in these areas is preferred, training may be provided as applicable.)
  • Conduct executive level stakeholder interviews related to data analysis, data interpretation, and process design to identify, recommend, and solve business problems.
  • Lead data analysis by ensuring efficient data collection, instructing on analytical choices, conducting research and summarizing conclusions and recommendations to produce high-quality deliverables.


Managing Projects and People

  • Manage activities to complete assigned work efficiently which includes delegating and using appropriate project and divisional resources.
  • Lead projects with program and functional managers to develop deliverables, briefings, presentation and workshop materials, infographics, and analyses, among other tasks.
  • Advanced knowledge of financial, business, and technological practices around the university to effectively support projects.
  • Manage the assessment of change readiness among stakeholders, identifying and helping mitigate implementation barriers and risks as needed.


Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Independently lead stakeholder interviews and/or design sessions by running well organized meetings.
  • Establish credibility for the project by proactively building strategic working relationships.
  • Pro-actively seek stakeholder input and cooperation while ensuring project goals are met.
  • Effectively obtain stakeholder feedback and appropriately respond to their concerns.


Professional Acumen

  • Demonstrate JHUs core values as well as a high level of self-awareness to respond to all situations and people with poise, professionalism, and appropriate communications.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately influence various audiences and levels of project leadership including risks and recommendations to project management.
  • Develop and implement tools, training, methodology, or other programs for the stakeholders and/or the project.


Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Outstanding leadership and analytical skills, excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills, and strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
  • Advanced organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Knowledge of process mapping and experience using process improvement methodologies (e.g., BPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile).
  • Experience successfully executing business process redesign, requirements gathering/analysis, and data gathering and analysis responsibilities.
  • Mastery of Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
  • Working knowledge of Asana
  • Capacity to quickly earn the trust of others, facilitate meetings, and develop positive working relationships across the University and School
  • Ability to work independently, efficiency with enthusiasm, and diplomacy both individually and as part of a complex team effort.




Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Five years related experience
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education, financial analysis, project management, student services (particularly academic advising, billing, registration, and/or financial aid), and/or consulting experience is desired.

 

 

Classified Title: Strategic Project Manager 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Associate Director of OSM   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend work to attend events 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Office of the Dean  
Personnel area: Whiting School of Engineering 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

Apply now »