Project Manager II

Arbor Research • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

Arbor Research is seeking a Project Manager II to join their team. This role involves creating and maintaining project work plans, monitoring milestones and budget/resource use, and re-estimating work plans based on various factors. The Project Manager II will also create project cost estimates, manage expenditures, negotiate resources with functional managers, and ensure the preparation of all project-related products. This position serves as the day-to-day liaison to clients or funding agencies, providing progress and budget reports. The role also involves contributing to strategic discussions, supporting the development of project management standards, and potentially serving as a proposal Project Manager. Additionally, the Project Manager II will provide mentorship to Project Coordinators and Project Associates and manage a variety of projects across different contract types, funding sources, scientific content, and programs. Arbor Research emphasizes core values of Collaborative Spirit, Creativity, Credibility, and Dedication, expecting employees to embody these in their daily work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (public health, quantitative social science, or management)
• Eight (8) years progressively more responsible experience managing projects
• At least two years managing at least four of the following areas: timelines, budgets, risks, communications, deliverables, and required reporting
• PMP certification or equivalent
• Experience in the direct and indirect management of large teams of people working toward complex goals
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Strong supervisory and mentoring skills
• Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Health services or public health research background

Nice To Haves

• Non-profit experience
• Experience managing government grants and contracts for research
• An understanding of biostatistical, technical programming, and clinical issues related to health care research in general
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency with project management software
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project work plans and task-based resource estimates.
• Monitor milestone accomplishment and budget/resource use.
• Review and re-estimate work plans and project resources based on contingencies, changing priorities, and budget-to-actual comparison regularly, updating the organizational forecast at least quarterly.
• Create generalized project cost estimates based on work plans, loaded average labor rates, and other direct costs.
• Manage expenditures consistent with project and organizational fiscal year budgets.
• Negotiate resources for execution of the work plan with functional managers, Project Directors/Principal Investigators, and Program Directors, ensuring a clear understanding of project objectives and timelines.
• Work directly with assigned project staff (of all functions) to ensure appropriate work plan understanding and progress.
• Ensure the preparation of all project-related products and tasks, including programming tasks, analyses, research reports, progress reports, presentations, graphics, and tables; assist Project Directors/Principal Investigators in being accountable for the quality of these products.
• Be proactively aware of issues affecting assigned projects.
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison to client or funding agency’s scientific or program leadership (e.g., project officers, program officers).
• Provide customers (including Project Director/Principal Investigator, Program Director, and funder) with required project progress and budget reports, as appropriate or required for each audience.
• Provide up to date reporting on financial and operational performance of projects on a monthly basis.
• Assist the Senior Contracts Manager with contracts, including scope of work, budget, etc.
• Contribute to program area strategic discussions and initiatives.
• Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) leadership to contribute to and support the development of project management standards, including tools, processes, and best practices.
• Serve as proposal Project Manager and conduct the above activities during the proposal phase, as needed.
• Work closely with the proposal team to ensure all necessary requirements are met for the proposal submission.
• Provide mentorship to Project Coordinator(s) and Project Associate(s).
• Serve as Project Manager for a variety of projects, including different contract types, funding sources, scientific content, and across programs.

Benefits

• Annual Salary Range ( US National Average) $80,000 – $128,500
• Base Compensation Determination Base Compensation is determined by market range and geographic location pay zones.
• Base Compensation also includes various individual factors unique to each candidate such as job level, prior experience, skill set, certification and educational which may impact the compensation structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level