Project Manager, Project Management Innovation Center of Excellence (PROMICE)
Project Manager, Project Management Innovation Center of Excellence (PROMICE)
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Project Manager IIJob Duties:
The UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR helps researchers move their research findings from experimental settings into real world use in clinics and communities (translating research into practice).We do this by supporting the career development of researchers through training and educational programs and by providing a range of services that assist researchers with the development and delivery of their research projects such as help with study design and data analysis and guidance on partnering with communities to recruit diverse study participants.
Were recruiting an experienced Project Manager to join the ICTR Project Management Innovation Center of Excellence (PROMICE). PROMICE is a new office within ICTR Central Administration that supports multidisciplinary projects across ICTR as well as collaborative research projects with our partners (UW Health multiple schools and colleges within UW-Madison and Marshfield Clinic Research Institute). This position will play a key role in leading large cross-ICTR projects and initiatives such as our upcoming CTSA grant renewal application.
Reporting to the ICTR Administrative Director the Project Manager will be responsible for:
Helping teams define roles and responsibilities deliverables timelines and resources.
Ensuring robust communication among project participants and proactive coordination and tracking of project activities.
Creating and implementing effective project management tools processes and standards.
Producing dashboards reports and other communication products and tools for internal and external audiences.
Facilitating data collection to inform program/project planning reporting and evaluation.
Initiating and documenting continuous improvement activities related to project management.
Contributing to strategic visioning for PROMICE as we work to enhance and grow this new office.
Educating researchers and leaders about the value and appropriate integration of project management into their activities.
Contributing to scholarly work related to project management and translational research.
ICTR Mission: We discover translate & disseminate interventions to improve health & health care.
To learn more about ICTR visit: position may require some work to be performed in-person (3 days onsite required) onsite at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely at an offsite non-campus work location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Strong drive and ability to bring structure and clarity to complex projects.
Highly collaborative with a focus on customer service and solutions.
Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills including excellent verbal communication and attentive listening.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Sets priorities allocates tasks and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones
- Facilitates the estimation of project costs resources and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities negotiates for resources and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
- Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
- Creates a project plan monitors progress and performance against the project plan and identifies resolves or escalates risks and issues
- Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health Insitute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR)
Compensation:
The expected salary range for this position is $90000 up to $125000 for highly experienced candidates. Actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a project management role.
Demonstrated experience using cloud-based collaboration and project management tools such as Asana Smartsheet Basecamp or Teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects.
Experience supporting grant proposal development.
Experience in an academic setting.
Education:
Bachelors Degree Preferred
How to Apply:
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Cover Letter
Resume
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Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
University sponsorship is not available for this position including transfers of sponsorship and TN selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.
Contact Information:
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Institutional Statement on Diversity:
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
