Executive Project Manager

Executive Project Manager

Department

0100 - School of Medicine

Position Number

986826

Requisition No.

S02852

Salary Range/Pay Rate

$96,589 annually

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

AP Band S

Job Category

Administrative-Professional

Work Schedule

FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by October 16, 2026.

Pay Schedule

Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

40

Position Information

Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in healthcare administration, higher education, business, public health, public administration, or related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible project management experience.
• Experience managing complex, multi-organizational strategic initiatives.
• Outstanding communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred in healthcare administration, higher education, business, public health, public administration, or related field.
• Experience within an Academic Medical Center, teaching hospital, health system, or research-intensive university.
• PMP certification preferred.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Details

Position Purpose

The Executive Project Manager provides project management leadership for complex, high-priority initiatives involving Oakland University (OU), Corewell Health East (CHE), and the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWB). The position is responsible for bringing structure, coordination, accountability, and momentum to large-scale projects involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and organizational priorities.

The initial focus of the position will be supporting the strategic partnership between OU and CHE and the work associated with advancing a nationally recognized Academic Medical Center (AMC). In this capacity, the Executive Project Manager will coordinate project plans, timelines, deliverables, governance activities, and cross-functional workstreams spanning academic, clinical, research, education, finance, legal, and operational areas.

More broadly, the position requires a highly skilled project manager who can translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, facilitate collaboration across complex organizations, identify and address risks and dependencies, and ensure projects remain aligned, organized, and on schedule.