Project Manager 1 (H)

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Defines the scope of projects in conjunction with leadership.
• Discusses the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.
• Determines the resources required to complete each project.
• Establishes and documents comprehensive project plans and timelines, which identify and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete projects.
• Reviews project schedules with leadership and other staff that will be affected by the project activities.
• Makes adjustments to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Consults with the appropriate leadership on the selection of staff to assist with projects.
• Sets up and assigns project tasks to the identified project team for handling.
• Ensures all project personnel receive appropriate orientation.
• Reviews the quality of work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that work produced meets project standards.
• Documents all project-related activities and ensures project files are maintained and secured accordingly.
• Creates a communication schedule to update stakeholders, including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of projects.
• Prepares presentations and presents status reports for leadership.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

• The Office of the Executive Dean for Research is currently seeking a full-time Project Manager 1 (H) to join the team.
• This position will ensure the successful development, completion, and implementation of various clinical research related projects and initiatives at MSOM.
• This position will report to the Director of Planning and Operations within the Office of the Executive Dean for Research.
• Tracks metrics and ROIs on all projects and can report on them.
• Pursues ways to improve operations and provides management with productivity and status reports.
• Manages and coordinates complex projects and initiatives of high priority for the Office of the Executive Dean for Research.
• Leadership relevant to clinical research.
• Supports various EDR committees with a focus on clinical research projects and initiatives.
• Provides quality assurance for assigned deliverables.
• Ability to review and analyze information and data, identify questions/problems from this information and data, conduct research to ascertain possible solutions.
• Ability to organize and present information to small and large groups in an informative and interesting manner.
• Manages and coordinates agendas, meetings, and workflows for all assigned project and committee meetings.
• Maintains progress of project and notifies management of issues/risks and assists in their resolution.
• Pursues ways to improve operations and provides management with productivity and status reports.
• Facilitates communication and serves as resource to ensure successful completion and submission of all project-related milestones (i.e., kickoff, progress updates, closure/handoffs, etc.).
• Responsible for scheduling, meeting tracking and minute taking.
• Other tasks and special projects as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification and Licensing: Certification in relevant specialty or field strongly encouraged.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.