Research Project Manager

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Research Project Manager manages the full life cycle of assigned projects, including assigning personnel, directing or coordinating their work, and coordinating development-team activities with other departments and vendors. The role prepares activity and progress reports, provides consulting and problem-solving support, and serves as a single point of contact among departments. The manager maintains responsibility for project deliverables and upholds project management standards and best practices. The position ensures projects support organizational and departmental goals, gathers and analyzes information for status reports, maintains professional competency, and performs other related duties as required. The role must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance. Work is in a healthcare setting, where potential occupational exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous medications, or hazardous waste may occur. The job may require travel between facilities and a variable schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Five years of relevant experience, including three years of supervisory or project management experience.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Proficiency with office software, including Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent judgment, decision-making, delegation, and leadership skills.
  • Analytical skills and the ability to use logical reasoning to formulate practical solutions.
  • Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and professionally with people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a variable schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all facets and the life cycle of assigned projects.
  • Ensure projects support organizational and departmental goals.
  • Assign personnel to projects and direct or coordinate their activities.
  • Coordinate development-team activities with other departments and vendors.
  • Serve as a single point of contact for departments and maintain responsibility for project deliverables.
  • Uphold project management standards and best practices.
  • Gather and analyze information to prepare status reports.
  • Provide general consulting and problem-solving services.
  • Maintain and enhance professional competency.
  • Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
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