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POSITION SPECIFICS
TheCocozielloInstitute of Real Estate Innovationwithin theOffice of the Senior Vice President for Researchseeksto hire a Project Manager of Institute Operations to lead and support institutelevel projects and initiatives that advance academic research and outreach priorities. This role will be filled at the Project Manager - Intermediate Professional level.
In this role the individual will serve as the single point of contact for project planning facilitation communication and delivery of outcomes aligned withinstitutegoals.
Resposibilities:
Interact regularly with project sponsors and stakeholders to clarify requirements align expectations andmaintainvisibility into goals risks and decisions.
Lead the creation and maintenance of project definitions scope statements work breakdown structures (WBS) rough-order-of-magnitude estimates budgets project plans communication plans risk/issue logs and detailed schedules.
Conduct project management activities with resource managers and team leads totrackmilestonesmanagedependencies andkeepfocus on delivering commitments.
Coordinate enterprise-wide and multi-year initiatives ensuring alignment across units programs and leadership priorities;maintainintegrated calendars androadmaps.
Plan and executelogisticsfor programs and events (space planning vendor coordination technology support) andsupport strategic operational efforts.
Track and manage project budgets ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and institutional policies; report variances and recommend corrective actions.
Research recommend and implement project management policies principles and practices to manage scope schedule budget issues and risks effectively.
Prepare reports and other associated documentation including agendas presentations meeting minutes status updates dashboards and stakeholder communications.
Serve as a liaison to university offices (e.g. Finance HR Facilities) and external partners to support project implementation and resource coordination;disseminateappropriate information.
Identifyand implement process improvements; provide guidance to stakeholders on the effective use of project management tools and collaboration platforms.
Provide oversight and direction to student workers or temporary teammembers;may contribute to hiring onboarding development and performance feedback.
MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree 1 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: NoneBACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $61800.00 - $89600.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
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