Purpose-built for Higher Ed to align strategy, projects, and people
Renee Pacini
Vice President, Product Marketing
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Joe Gottlieb
President & Chief Technology Officer
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“Strategic Portfolio Management is essential for higher education to maximize organizational agility and mission-driven success in an increasingly complex landscape.”
38%
More Likely to Succeed
Institutions using portfolio management practices are 38% more likely to achieve their strategic objectives (Source: PMI)
Drive alignment. Unlock potential.
25%
Faster Decision-Making
Higher education leaders cut decision-making time by 25% with integrated data and project management tools. (Source: EDUCAUSE)
Simplify complexity. Achieve student-centered success.
20%
More Efficient Resource Allocation
Organizations using portfolio management software improve resource allocation efficiency by up to 20%. (Source: Gartner)
Make every initiative count. Focus on students.
Align your mission and strategy to outcomes with Strategic Portfolio Management
- Built for Global Higher Education: Since 2018, Higher Digital has been bridging the gap between leadership, strategy, and execution with a purpose-built software solution for higher education.
- Strategic Alignment: Automate and connect traditional project management and align projects to strategic goals across campus.
- Collaborative Decision Making: Accelerate decision-making input from leadership, staff and faculty with institution-specific evaluation criteria across all stakeholder groups.
- System to Project Priorities: Focus on priorities and projects that drive outcomes from enrollment and student success to research priorities across the entire system and/or enterprise.
- People Matter: Engage, understand and address organizational and process challenges.
- AI-Driven Insights for Smarter Decision-Making. Analyze data, predict trends, and optimize strategic decision-making—helping leadership accelerate change with precision.
For Leaders:
Designed to address the complexities of higher education project portfolios, (SEA)results enable institutions to align investments with strategic goals. (SEA)results helps:
- President/Cabinet Members: Monitor strategic alignment and be agile in making decisions.
- CIOs/IT Leaders: Simplify governance and cross-departmental integration.
- PMO Directors: Build consensus and optimize resources.
- Faculty & Staff: Transparency of project progress and participate in decision input.
Higher Digital’s (SEA)results is a cutting-edge Strategic Portfolio Management product specifically designed to help higher education leaders prioritize, align, and manage their project portfolios.
By evaluating institutional priorities, resources, and risks, (SEA)results empower colleges and universities to make informed decisions that drive meaningful outcomes.
Why Strategic Portfolio Management Matters: A Gartner Perspective
Only 13% of organizations excel in Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM), according to Gartner’s 2024 Magic Quadrant™ for SPM.
At Higher Digital, we emphasize strategic alignment, integrated portfolio views, and outcome-driven governance to help institutions adapt, innovate, and accelerate digital transformation.
Case Study
Dan Watkins
CIO of Ventura Community College District in California
“This relationship (with Higher Digital) has been instrumental in rethinking our strategic initiative prioritization process. We are proud to stand in partnership with Higher Digital and look forward to the continued success our collaboration brings.”
Maximize ROI and efficiency with smarter resource management
Optimize resources, reduce waste, and align investments with institutional goals using SEAResults—Higher Digital’s strategic portfolio management solution designed for higher education.
Reduce risk in strategic planning – measure, optimize, succeed
(SEA)results helps higher education institutions reduce risk in strategic planning by measuring performance, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
Clear, real-time priorities with alignment to strategic initiatives and key metrics
(SEA)results provides clear, real-time priorities aligned with strategic initiatives and key metrics, enabling higher education institutions to optimize decision-making and drive measurable outcomes.
AI-powered insights to drive smarter, faster decisions
(SEA)results leverages AI-driven analytics to help higher education institutions predict trends, optimize decision-making, and align projects with strategic goals for greater efficiency and impact.
Why (SEA)results is the smart choice for Higher Ed
Proven Outcomes: Institutions using (SEA)results report measurable improvements in project prioritization, resource utilization, and overall portfolio efficiency.
Scalable and Adaptable: Whether managing small-scale, departmental projects or large portfolios, (SEA)results scales to meet institutional needs.
Built for Today’s Challenges: Moving to the cloud or SaaS isn’t just about technology—it’s about strategic alignment, governance, and change management.
- Before (SEA)results
- Siloed decisions
- Abandoned projects
- Leadership and staff burnout
- With (SEA)results
- Unified project portfolio
- Timely delivery with measurable KPIs
- Strategic alignment and collaboration
From Strategy to Results: Your Digital Transformation Partner
Ready to transform your project portfolio management? Request a demo of (SEA)results today and discover how it can optimize your institution’s strategic initiatives.