Academic Project Portfolio Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Oversee a varied portfolio of academic projects .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $87,112 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, strategic planning, and performance management within higher education. Proven ability to lead teams, analyze data, and develop policies that align with institutional objectives.

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Project ManagementStrategic PlanningSupervisory ExperienceData AnalysisInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisData VisualizationPolicy DevelopmentBudget ManagementPerformance ManagementAcademic Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailLeadership Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationOnline EducationProject Lifecycle ManagementRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee a varied portfolio of academic projects
Provide research information, data analyses, and policy reports for strategic planning, decision-making, and resource allocation
Advise and provide performance management support to division leadership
Monitor project lifecycles, track progress, identify risks, recommend improvements, and collaborate to implement changes
Assist in developing strategic planning initiatives and objectives aligned with the strategic plan
Manage and evaluate portfolio budgets and objectives with stakeholders and leadership
Prepare and disseminate portfolio reports according to established policies and procedures
Develop, implement, and direct operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and project objectives
Facilitate project requests
Exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 full-time equivalent employees, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 or more years working in higher education
5 or more years of experience working with and knowledge of online education
3 or more years of supervisory experience
Proven leadership ability and project management responsibility
Demonstrated organizational problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Capacity to be effective in a fast-paced, results-driven division
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Master's Degree required
Experience with data analysis, visualization, and storytelling preferred
Academic planning experience preferred
Resume and cover letter required
Employment may require a criminal background check
Employment may require references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-year project appointment with possibility of extension or conversion to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Partially remote work arrangement
Potential eligibility for University of Wisconsin employee benefits (not explicitly detailed in the posting)