Project Senior Manager

The Data Science for Dynamic Intervention Decision-Making Center (d3c) is an interdisciplinary collective of data scientists dedicated to revolutionizing intervention design and delivery in healthcare and education. d3c fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values innovative data science tools and their implementation to improve health and educational outcomes globally.

Responsibilities

• 50% Project Leadership & Strategic Management:

  • Collaborate with the d3c Managing Director to establish organization-wide project governance.
  • Ensure alignment with strategic priorities and timelines across all active and proposed projects.
  • Create comprehensive project plans and resource plans for each phase of the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate project kick-off meetings to set clear timelines, roles, deliverables, and expectations for project teams.
  • Monitor project milestones, deliverables, and risks, and escalate issues as necessary to ensure timely and successful outcomes.
  • Maintain shared resources, toolkits, and documentation to support consistent and efficient project execution.
  • Mentor intermediate project managers or direct project staff to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Manage complex scheduling and logistics for meetings and workshops to streamline operations.

• 30% Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building:

  • Act as a relationship manager for cross-institutional and external partners, fostering trust and long-term collaboration.
  • Work with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to define project needs, goals, and success metrics.
  • Represent the d3c team in meetings, providing updates, gathering feedback, and advocating for project priorities.

• 20% Operational Support:

  • Support budgeting, purchasing, expense tracking, and financial forecasting processes in collaboration with administrative and financial staff.
  • Address operational barriers that impact project execution, such as optimizing project management systems, coordinating staff training renewals, or supporting digital migrations.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance team efficiency and organizational impact.
  • Act as a primary contact for project updates, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and at least eight years of experience in project coordination or project management at the Senior level.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex research or data projects.
• Proven experience managing or supporting multiple concurrent projects with timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Previous experience in managing stakeholder relationships.

Why Work at Michigan?

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous time off, a retirement plan with immediate vesting, and various health insurance options. Additionally, the institution supports a diverse workforce through its commitment to mutual respect and authentic collaboration.