Project Manager - New Program Development (Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Wichita, KS

2d•$80,600 - $120,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager for New Program Development is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new initiatives for the department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. This role bridges strategic goals with operational execution, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, resource allocation, and coordinating with stakeholders. The Project Manager works with department leadership, faculty, and outside partners to ensure collaborative program design.

Requirements

Nine (9) years of experience in project management or program coordination. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, business, technology, project management, or related field.
PMP – Project Management Professional
Agile
Other comparable project management certification
Experience with platform deployments, technology rollouts, or enterprise system updates.
Experience in higher education, research, or healthcare.
Project management tools and methodologies.
Organization
Communication
Leadership
Strategic planning
Prioritization
Timeline management
Collaboration
Risk management
Detail‑oriented
Adaptability
Problem‑solving

Responsibilities

Support the development of new programs, though initial operational implementation, as guided by department leadership.
Complete relevant applications as needed.
Collaborate with research support services to develop grant applications as needed for funding.
Collaborate with department leadership, and subject‑matter experts to define program objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and success measures.
In coordination with executive leadership and administration, develop comprehensive program plans, including milestones, resource requirements, and budgets.
Identify and evaluate operational, financial and organizational impacts associated with new programs.
Monitor progress to keep programs on track.
Coordinate with department leadership and external partners involved in program development, as applicable.
Design and document program workflows, policies, and procedures necessary for effective ongoing operation.
Prepare transition plans and documentation to support successful handoff to ongoing operations.
Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to future program development initiatives.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
long-term disability insurance
various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick
ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)