Project Manager
Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline:
26 August 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
20% - Project Planning & Scope:
Defining project scope goals deliverables and creating detailed plans to track progress.
20% - Schedule & Budget Management:
Creating schedules setting milestones and managing project costs to ensure project stays within budget. Ability to multitask across multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders.
15% - Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive project documentation. Track project milestones and adjusting plans as needed.
15% - Risk Mitigation:
Identifying potential issues and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
15% - Team Leadership & Communication:
Coordinating internal resources mentoring team members and acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders. Open to collaboration and feedback.
10% - Quality Assurance:
Ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements
5% - Other duties as assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8-5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Hannah Cox
Position Overview
The Project Manager position plans and oversees School of Pharmacy initiatives. Under moderate supervision this position manages develops directs and elevates projects and plans utilizing accepted project management methodologies. Creates project life cycles works with key school personnel to understand budgets navigate resource requirements lead change management processes complete risk management analyses and for key milestones and communication mechanisms.
This is a full-time 12-month staff position. This position will work on the KU Lawrence campus.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes:
Application review begins Monday June 22nd and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Defining project scope goals deliverables and creating detailed plans to track progress.
20% - Schedule & Budget Management:
Creating schedules setting milestones and managing project costs to ensure project stays within budget. Ability to multitask across multiple projects with a variety of stakeholders.
15% - Documentation:
Maintain comprehensive project documentation. Track project milestones and adjusting plans as needed.
15% - Risk Mitigation:
Identifying potential issues and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
15% - Team Leadership & Communication:
Coordinating internal resources mentoring team members and acting as the main point of contact for stakeholders. Open to collaboration and feedback.
10% - Quality Assurance:
Ensuring all deliverables meet quality standards and project requirements
5% - Other duties as assigned
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8-5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Hannah Cox
- Bachelors degree in business management or related fieldor an Associates degree and two (2) years of relevant experience.
- One (1)year of experience in project management in academia or academic setting or related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills as evidenced by application materials and work history.
- Previous experience that required collaboration leadership decision-making and problem-solving skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Certifications in such as Project Management Professional (PMP).
- A Masters degree in higher education or business.
- Excellent organization and time management skillsas evidenced by application materials.
- Track record of delivering projects on time as evidenced by application materials.
- Work experience that required the ability to be hands-on self-driven highly motivated and team-oriented as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The Project Manager position plans and oversees School of Pharmacy initiatives. Under moderate supervision this position manages develops directs and elevates projects and plans utilizing accepted project management methodologies. Creates project life cycles works with key school personnel to understand budgets navigate resource requirements lead change management processes complete risk management analyses and for key milestones and communication mechanisms.
This is a full-time 12-month staff position. This position will work on the KU Lawrence campus.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
- Resume/CV
- List of three (3) professional references
Application review begins Monday June 22nd and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.