Strategic Project Manager

JOB TITLE: Strategic Project Manager

DATE: April 2025

REPORTS TO: Senior Strategic Project Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Our mission at the Minnesota Vikings is to Advance the Vikings legacy through the passionate pursuit of excellence.

We strive to achieve, we put the team first, we seek to learn, we exhibit high character, and we are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment.

SUMMARY: The Strategic Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects that align with organizational objectives. This role manages cross-functional initiatives and requires adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate uncertainty while ensuring successful project execution. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong organizational skills, project management expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Manage strategic initiatives from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee project scope, timeline, and budget, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.
• Manage projects in environments with ambiguity and competing priorities, where the final product is co-created in collaboration with stakeholders throughout the process.
• Perform exploratory research to assess what’s possible, benchmark against other teams, and gather insights that shape project direction and execution.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to enhance project execution and organizational productivity.
• Implement and utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) to drive efficiency and collaboration.
• Assist in the adoption and optimization of project management tools (Wrike) to improve tracking, reporting, and overall workflow.
• Proactively assess project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate critical issues as needed.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Track and report on project progress, performance metrics, and outcomes, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and knowledge retention within the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

The Ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Consulting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience in project management, consulting, business operations, or strategy.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and software (Wrike preferred).
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of an organization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Certification or ability to obtain certification.
  
  

CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS: This position may require the individual to have access to confidential records and information. To successfully perform this position, confidentiality of the information with which the individual has contact must be maintained.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at a desk for a long time
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Standard office for regular office hours
  
  

The Minnesota Vikings are committed to creating and sustaining a culture for you. Whoever you are, we are an organization that embraces and empowers people of all backgrounds and experiences and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the foundation of everything we do. We are proud to have a culture that empowers our people to harness their uniqueness to develop their full potential as a contributor to the success of the organization and the communities we serve. The Minnesota Vikings are an equal opportunity employer, and we continue to commit to creating equitable opportunities by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place.