Project Manager I/II - Center for Nano-Bio Interactions

Job Summary

Serves as a project manager supporting the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules and specifications. Acts as a liaison to resolve problems and concerns.

Job Description

Serves as a project manager supporting the creation of project definitions, work breakdowns, rough order estimates, project plans, communication plans, and project schedules and specifications. Acts as a liaison to resolve problems and concerns.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates center project activities.
• Interacts regularly with project sponsors and stakeholders; uses appropriate project management strategies for implementing requirements across a broad range of programs and initiatives.
• Creates project artifacts, agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes for project team.
• Aids in training new staff members in processes and procedures.
• Prioritizes and coordinates center resources for goal achievement and provides initial budgetary and expenditure assessments of subcontracts.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures; participates in office planning; and supervises efficient operation of office in meeting external party needs.
• Serves as point of contact with various funding agencies.
• Identifies, analyzes, and disseminates relevant materials.
• Provides technical writing and budget preparation support as needed for proposal and project development and reporting requirements.
• Facilitates communication and networking among project participants and external entities.
• Develops, programs, modifies, and maintains the project’s information systems utilizing technology.
• Designs and oversees data retrieval procedures for data collection, performs analyses on data collected, and reports findings and makes recommendations.
• Attends related meetings and conferences.
• Makes decisions and resolves day-to-day issues.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's (Required)

Compensation

$46,904.00 - $70,366.40

Interview Requirement

Candidate must notify Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

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