Project Manager, Research Support

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Project Manager, Research Support to work at the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Project Manager, Research Support will be responsible for carrying out tasks in accordance with all strategic initiatives and objectives to fulfill the mission and vision of the University of Miami and the Office of Community, Outreach, and Engagement (COE) at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Sylvester). Projects will be defined by Sylvester leadership working collaboratively with the Director, Project Management Office (Sylvester Research Administration). 

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle (initiation, planning, execution, control, and close). The Project Manager will be responsible for assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of projects. The Project Manager takes projects from original concept through final implementation-interfacing with all areas affected by the project including end users, stakeholders and vendors and ensures adherence to quality standards. 

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manages complex projects and initiatives of high priority for Cancer Center Leadership. 

• Incorporates timelines and deadlines into project plans for successful monitoring of progress and completion. 

• Provides quality assurance for assigned deliverables. 

• Manages tight timelines ensuring quick turnaround for successful project delivery. 

• Manages and implements project work plans. 

• Coordinates and implements change management, when necessary. 

• Partner with multiple department and sub-divisions within SCCC (finance, research, IT, grants, patient care etc.). 

• Manages and coordinates agendas, meetings, and workflows for all project meetings. 

• Detail oriented ensuring completion and reports to leaders with regard to project status. 

• Facilitate communication and serve as resource to cancer center faculty and staff to ensure successful completion and submission of all project-related milestones (i.e., kickoff, progress updates, closure/handoffs, etc.) 

• Manage performance monitoring and metrics for initiatives and other projects as assigned. 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Certification and Licensing:

PMP certification strongly encouraged

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

• Knowledge of business and management principles.

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop and train others.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to work independ