Project Manager II - UF College of Nursing
Project Manager II - UF College of Nursing
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Project Manager II - UF College of Nursing
Masters degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The UF College of Nursing seeks a Project Manager II to support our Elevate 2029 strategic plan to Care Lead and Inspire - Boldly which is designed to enhance the colleges ability to advance nursing produce caring and well-prepared nurse leaders and find innovative solutions for the field. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will manage projects that support the colleges vision to be a global catalyst for nursing excellence and transformative health innovation. Youll coordinate initiatives across the Gator Nurse community working with faculty staff and partners to deliver projects on time and within scope.
The ideal candidate brings strong project management skills collaborative leadership and enthusiasm for advancing nursing education and practice. Join our team as we work to elevate nursing excellence and transform health outcomes in our communities and beyond.
Key Responsibilities include:
Strategic Project Leadership
- Design and lead comprehensive project strategies from initiation through closure incorporating project charters scopes timelines KPIs and risk mitigation frameworks.
- Facilitate alignment between project outcomes and institutional priorities ensuring resources are optimally allocated and performance is tracked through clear outcome-based metrics.
- Lead high-level project briefings and governance meetings with College UF Health and University leadership to ensure transparency accountability and informed decision-making.
- Direct cross-functional teams ensuring clear accountability proactive issue resolution and disciplined change management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Establish and refine project management standards toolkits and workflows to optimize scalability and repeatability of successful practices.
High-Impact Event & Conference Execution
- Independently lead the end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale high-visibility College events (e.g. symposiums conferences leadership retreats) ensuring alignment with institutional brand and stakeholder expectations.
- Oversee complex event logistics vendor procurement and budget oversight in partnership with Finance and Events leadership.
- Coordinate communications and media engagement strategies in collaboration with the Colleges marketing team to drive attendance and visibility.
- Ensure all event activities are evaluated post-implementation to drive process improvement and strategic refinement.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Engagement
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration engagement and project adoption.
- Act as a liaison between leadership faculty staff and community partners to ensure priorities are synchronized and information flows seamlessly across all levels.
- Lead feedback and retrospective sessions to capture institutional knowledge and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Quality Assurance Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure full compliance with University College and sponsor policies and regulations across all initiatives.
- Produce high-quality executive reports outcome dashboards and post-project reviews that inform strategic planning and future resource allocation.
- Serve as a thought partner in the refinement of project management methodologies and College operational frameworks.
$70000 - $80000 annually
Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Demonstrated success managing cross-functional initiatives and delivering results in dynamic fast-paced environments.
- Proven experience in event and conference planning preferably within higher education healthcare or public-sector contexts.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet Asana) and standard software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
- Exceptional organizational communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Prior experience in academic research or health system settings with strong familiarity in nursing education or healthcare operations.
- Working knowledge of UF procurement contracting and financial tracking systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead with strategic vision influence without authority and manage complexity at scale.
Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) on the posting end date.
University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.
If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
