UNIV - Project Manager - Business Operations

MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina) • Charleston, SC

65d

About The Position

The Project Manager supports the Director of Business Operations by coordinating, tracking, and executing strategic and operational projects across multiple auxiliary and support service units. This position ensures that project milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved on schedule and within scope, enhancing the operational efficiency of MUSC's Business Operations portfolio.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree and three years of relevant project management experience.
• Some positions may require certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Implementation. Leads and manages the execution of assigned projects from initiation through completion. Develops project charters, defines scope and timelines, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and ensures deliverables are completed on time and aligned with Business Operations goals. Tracks progress and proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Task Tracking, Reporting, and Documentation. Develops and maintains detailed project plans, dashboards, and task-tracking systems for Business Operations initiatives. Ensures project documentation-including meeting notes, action logs, and deliverable records-is accurate, accessible, and up to date. Provides regular status reports to the Director of Business Operations and other leadership stakeholders.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination. Serves as a central liaison among Business Operations units (Parking & Transportation, Mail Services, Printing Services, etc.) to ensure consistent communication, coordination, and alignment of operational priorities. Facilitates meetings, prepares briefings and summaries, and ensures timely follow-up on action items and deliverables.
• Process Improvement and Workflow Optimization. Analyzes existing business processes and identifies opportunities for improved efficiency, data tracking, and reporting across operational units. Supports the implementation of new tools, technologies, and best practices that enhance productivity and service quality.
• Resource Monitoring. Assists with tracking project-related budgets, resource allocations, and financial impacts across Business Operations units. Collaborates with the Director of Finance and Support Services, as well as any other relevant departmental leaders, to ensure projects are aligned with self-sustaining auxiliary enterprise expectations and University fiscal policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director in support of the operational efforts of Business Operations and other units within the Operations division.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees