Project Manager 1 (H)

University of Miami • Miami, FL

74d

About The Position

The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of a variety of projects to ensure the successful development, completion, and implementation of department projects and initiatives. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitors the progress of the projects and makes adjustments to ensure successful completion.
• Consults with the appropriate leadership on the selection of staff to assist with projects.
• Assigns project tasks to the identified project team for handling.
• Ensures all project personnel receive orientation that is appropriate to the project.
• Manages project staff according to the established policies and practices of the organization.
• 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.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensures employees are trained in controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.
• 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.
• Monitors the progress of project and notifies management of issues/risks and assists in their resolution.
• Facilitates communication and serves as a 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition remission
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree