Project Manager - Operations

Robert Half • Saratoga Springs, NY • 3h ago

Description We are looking for an experienced Project Manager - Operations to support a senior leadership team in New York by organizing complex initiatives, improving execution, and maintaining clear visibility across priorities. This position works closely with executive stakeholders to coordinate cross-functional efforts, strengthen project discipline, and ensure important operational and capital initiatives remain on schedule. This is a contract opportunity with the potential to become permanent for an individual who is comfortable navigating ambiguity, building practical systems, and driving follow-through in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Direct and oversee a portfolio of operational projects, ensuring timelines, scope, ownership, and deliverables are clearly defined and consistently monitored.

Establish and maintain effective project tracking tools using Microsoft Planner, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365 applications to improve transparency and execution.

Act as the central intake point for new initiatives by assessing priorities, clarifying next steps, and assigning responsibility across teams.

Coordinate oversight activities for a major capital construction effort, working with external partners and internal stakeholders to track milestones, budgets, and reporting needs.

Identify project risks, resolve bottlenecks, and elevate critical issues to leadership in a timely and concise manner.

Train team members and cross-functional partners on project management standards and the practical use of Microsoft-based planning tools.

Develop repeatable project management processes that create consistency, improve accountability, and support long-term scalability.

Partner with procurement leadership to help advance purchasing-related initiatives while aligning with internal compliance expectations and target deadlines.

Strengthen operational effectiveness by identifying gaps in execution and implementing practical solutions that improve coordination and communication. Requirements - At least 3 years of project management experience overseeing complex initiatives across multiple teams or departments.

Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional operational workstreams in a large, matrixed, or distributed organization.

Proficiency with Microsoft Planner, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform tools in a project-driven environment.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and keep multiple initiatives moving forward simultaneously.

Experience communicating project status, risks, and action items clearly to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Background in higher education, public sector, or another complex institutional setting is preferred.

Experience supporting capital construction, facilities, procurement, or large-scale operational projects is a plus.

Knowledge of operations management, purchasing processes, logistics coordination, and cross-functional project delivery is beneficial.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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