Project Manager III School

POSITION SUMMERY:

Under the general direction of the Director or designee the Project Manager III bleads organization-wide large projects. The Project Manager III is responsible for initiating action on multiple projects in a matrix environment. Tasks vary according to the priorities of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead manage and develop organization-wide large projects from the idea generation and feasibility stage through completion
• Communicate project status budget costs issues and related information to the projects team leaders sponsors steering committee affected business unit(s) and team members
• Identify and recommend specific resource requirements
• Support the department in audit reviews of completed projects review whether project met expectations identify potential areas for improvement anddocument the results and recommendations
• Assist the projects sponsor in refining the project scope and objectives including any constraints
• Ensure that common solutions are found and implemented for common problems across all projects
• Communicate objectives scope and required and expected deliverables of each project phase
• Assess and evaluate project risks mitigate and implement strategies to alleviate them
• Manage project staff
• Assist the Director in the development of contracts
• Provide support to the department in the development of strategic planning
• Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives
• Adhere to University State and funding agency policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of demonstrated experience in project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff clients and vendor staff
• Ability to lead and manage matrix project teams
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• Ability to travel to off-site locations.

Additional Responsibilities include:

At least 3 years experience helping Director oversee CME/CE activities

Helping organize CME/CE activities

Assisting with grant writing (taken a grant writing class)

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