Project Manager (EVERGREEN)

At Geneva, we are always on the search for top talent. While this role is not associated with a current opening, one may become available in the near future. Resumes are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you could be contacted for this role or similar, at anytime.

About the Position

The Non-Clinical Project Manager is responsible for independently managing all aspects of project progress, fiscal control, customer service, staffing, product development and delivery of multiple research projects.

About The Project

This research takes a deep dive into the underlying physiology of warfighters with poor sleep quality or insomnia, with a focus on quantifying the sympathetic or "fight or flight" system.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with staffing, hiring, salary negotiations, and performance review process for staff
• In collaboration with PI and Human Resources, conduct counseling, corrective action, up to and including termination
• Oversee programmatic/study-related conduct ensuring staff perform tasks within scope of project
• Ensure research staff demonstrate a basic understanding of their job descriptions and work requirements
• Plan and facilitate individual and team meetings
• Ensure employees comply with Geneva and site policies and SOPs

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the execution and conduct of projects and cross-functional project teams to ensure that all project activities are conducted efficiently and in compliance with all applicable regulations, deliverables, and SOPs
• Establish and maintain comprehensive timelines for each study and use these timelines to drive study team activities
• Collaborate with Project Director and/or PI to ensure alignment of study timelines, risk reviews, and budgets with higher-level program timelines
• Support development of comprehensive study budgets in partnership with site and portfolio teams and help the team manage costs to established budgets
• Develop study-related forecasts (e.g., spend, team performance, etc.), manage and track overall program budget, track and provide financial reports as requested
• Contribute to development and implementation of various cross-functional study plans and materials (e.g., communication plans, project management plans, etc.)
• Provide guidance to portfolio and project teams on project management tools and its governance process
• Facilitate ongoing risk management activities including identification and tracking of risks and issues
• Develop, design, coordinate production, and assist with the distribution of marketing materials and/or research dissemination for projects
• Track and report on project progress and status (financial, project, etc.) to established oversight committees and relevant stakeholders
• Ensure study activities are conducted in compliance with applicable regulations
• Assist with preparation of technical or sponsor required reporting
• Assist with preparation of funding applications
• Promote networking opportunities with sponsors and researchers

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred
• 4-6 years’ experience managing complex research projects
• 5-6 years nonprofit, research, or healthcare research preferred
• 4-6 years of management and supervisory experience preferred
• Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Superior organizational, multitasking, time management, and efficiency skills, motivated, detail-oriented, and possess a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor
• Proven track record of effective oral and written communication, including the necessary skills to interact with senior military and civilian officials, managers, and subordinates in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent writing, editing, and document layout skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, self-starter
• Ability to provide surge support and work flexible hours during critical project milestones
• Ability to effectively coordinate and maintain multiple competing requirements, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and to switch between tasks quickly in a high-pressure environment

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