PROJECT PLANNER II

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

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About The Position

Apply project management knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, and project management tools and techniques to meet the project requirements of research projects coordinated through the Research Project Management Core. Work Performed Implement standard project management processes, tools and methodology to support large or complex research projects in non-clinical research. Consistently applying standard project management methodology, processes, and tools to projects. Duties may include but are not limited to: Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings. Develop and implement communication plans Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures Coordinate logistical aspects of proposal development Drive project initiation and protocol management activities Train, manage, and mentor project team personnel Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts. Escalate difficult project issues as appropriate. Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Note: this specific position will have 70% of their effort allocated to a multi-site sickle cell disease registry project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to independently drive multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality project outcomes and meeting project deadlines
• Strong problem solving, strategic thinking, and time management skills
• Knowledge of research best practices

Nice To Haves

• Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.
• Well qualified candidates will have experience with community-engaged research and Duke Health IRB processes.
• Well qualified candidates will have knowledge of the Duke research infrastructure and resources
• Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings.
• Develop and implement communication plans
• Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate logistical aspects of proposal development
• Drive project initiation and protocol management activities
• Train, manage, and mentor project team personnel
• Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts. Escalate difficult project issues as appropriate.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees