Sr. Mgr for Portfolio Execution (Omaha, NE)

The Senior Manager for Portfolio Execution is responsible for providing high-level executive support to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director while ensuring effective project management, reporting, and alignment with organizational priorities. The role develops dashboards, monitors key performance metrics, and supports leadership in tracking initiatives, deliverables, and resource management goals. The position works collaboratively with Institute staff, colleagues across the University of Nebraska system, and key stakeholders and partners throughout the state and nation.

Bachelor’s degree

5 years experience managing complex projects, overseeing cross-functional initiatives to include business analysis experience and progressive administrative support experience working with executive leadership

Demonstrated experience in project portfolio management, including tracking KPIs, milestones, risks, and dependencies.

Proficiency with data analysis, dashboards, and reporting tools

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Experience managing complex travel, events, and logistics for senior executives.

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail

Familiarity with enterprise-level project tracking, reporting, or communication systems (e.g., dashboard platforms, CRM, or ERP systems).

Experience supporting boards, advisory committees, or senior governance structures.

Experience in higher education

The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter who can working through complex issues and problem solve with minimal supervision; is able to discern patterns in organizational data and communicate those patterns in a meaningful way; shows judgment to seek supervision and/or input from others when necessary; a resilient learner who demonstrates attention to detail, professional discretion, and confidentiality and has experience in a university or post-secondary education institution, proven ability to handle competing priorities with deadlines, and has experience with project management practices and tools.

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