Project Manager - Health Affairs

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This role manages the development, evaluation, and implementation of one or more projects for a specified division or department. It involves developing written procedures, operational and statistical reports, and maximizing the use of reporting software. The Project Manager will also prepare project status reports, provide input into departmental goals, and meet with staff to discuss progress and future actions. This role acts as a liaison to other departments for project implementation, develops and implements formal training, and assists department staff during project implementation. Additionally, the role involves building and maintaining relationships with staff and external parties, ensuring effective communication for project completion, and making presentations related to projects. The Project Manager may also identify and propose suggestions for improved efficiency and financial controls.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, computer science, business or a related field
Five years project planning or related experience
Residency in the state of GA

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Manages the development, evaluation, and implementation of one of more projects for a specified division or department.
Develops written procedures relating to system implementation.
Develops and prepares operational and statistical reports for management to assist decision-making for improvements in efficiency and controls.
Maximizes the use of reporting software available.
Prepares project status reports.
Provides input into departmental goals and objectives.
Periodically meets with other staff members to discuss progress towards their achievement and to develop future courses of action.
Acts as a liaison to other departments for the implementation of new projects.
Develops and implements formal training along with implementation of new systems and projects.
Assists department staff during the implementation of projects.
Develops, builds, and maintains relationships with department and campus staff and external parties who have relationships to area.
Ensures effective communication for completion of projects on a timely basis.
Develops and makes presentations related to projects.
May identify and propose suggestions for improved efficiency and financial controls through various methods such as exception reporting or workflow redesign.
Performs other related duties as required.