Senior Project Manager

Department
 

BSD MED - Cardiology

About the Department
 

The Section of Cardiology was founded in 1950 and has a proud history. We are now charting a new course that will propel us to the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. The strength of the Section reflects the quality and dedication of its faculty, trainees and support staff and is enhanced by the rich environment at the University of Chicago.

Job Summary
 

The Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology is looking for a Senior Project Manager to work on overseeing and managing several ongoing projects collecting clinical, functional and survey data related to electrophysiology. The Senior Project Manager will help with: a) setting up and maintenance of a database for all research being done in the lab; b) set up all research equipment, with a focus on setting up electrophysiology equipment; c) write software to perform key electrophysiological analysis and d) develop signal processing algorithms to assess the content of electrophysiological signals obtained during experimental research.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions to complex problems that are encountered in electrophysiologic research.

• Provide analysis and prepare results for presentation at meetings, and publish through refereed journals.

• Manages research staff, computing staff, post graduate and medical student computing and budgets for sponsored projects.

• Composes proposals for unfunded or underfunded research.

• Provides work direction and/or supervises staff such as team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc.

• Manages overall project outcomes and stakeholders expectations.

• Manages projects and programs and internal review of new business contracts.

• Oversees Information Technology (IT) and related virtual and physical infrastructure projects,  services and project management practices for each of the project teams.

• Develops SOWs, project charters, and project plans.

• Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.

• Presents research findings at meetings and conferences, as well as to funding agencies. Conducts literature reviews. Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

• Analytical skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Attention to detail.

• Organizational skills.

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to train and mentor others.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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