Sr Project Manager, Wellbeing

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

900700 URMC Office of Wellbeing

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 112

Compensation Range:

$70,600.00 - $105,800.00

Responsibilities:

Functions as a senior project manager, consultant, and implementation partner for organizational wellbeing and improvement initiatives. Leads complex, cross-functional projects that address workplace challenges, improve operational effectiveness, and advance workforce wellbeing. Partners with URMC leaders, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams across the institution to identify opportunities, define goals, explore root causes, and develop sustainable solutions. Serves as both a project manager and consultative thought partner by facilitating collaboration, contributing expertise and recommendations, coordinating implementation efforts, and guiding initiatives from problem identification through evaluation. Provides project and program management support for Office of Wellbeing initiatives and services, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and successful achievement of intended outcomes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads complex, cross-functional projects and organizational improvement initiatives from planning through implementation. Partners with departmental and institutional leaders to assess operational and workforce wellbeing challenges, identify root causes, evaluate opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations and implementation strategies informed by organizational best practices with wellbeing fellowship program, collaborative problem-solving program, and wellbeing mini grants program.
• Coordinates project activities, stakeholders, timelines, milestones, and deliverables while proactively identifying barriers, facilitating solutions, and maintaining momentum toward desired outcomes. (20%)
• Provides consultation and strategic guidance to leaders and project teams regarding implementation approaches, stakeholder engagement strategies, and sustainable improvement opportunities. (10%)
• Fosters engagement and accountability, and helps teams navigate challenges, competing priorities, and implementation barriers. Designs and facilitates effective meetings, work sessions, and stakeholder discussions to support decision-making, problem-solving, and progress toward desired outcomes. (10%)
• Develops and maintains project documentation, dashboards, and reporting tools to communicate progress, evaluate intervention effectiveness, identify trends, and inform decision-making by leaders and stakeholders. (10%)
• Provides status reports to URMC leadership and governance steering committees, including Department Chairs, Wellbeing Officers, Wellbeing Fellows, and area/unit leaders. Manages project scope and timeline, using appropriate governance bodies and leadership direction. Identifies, tracks, and manages risks and mitigation plans within assigned projects, escalating as appropriate. Manages competing priorities. (10%)
• Provides program management support for Office of Wellbeing programs and initiatives, including operational planning, participant engagement, communications, evaluation activities, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Supports the Wellbeing Fellows Program by coordinating program activities, managing timelines and deliverables, facilitating communication with fellows and stakeholders, and supporting program operations and logistics. Serves as a project management resource and implementation partner to Wellbeing Fellows by providing guidance, accountability, and consultation to support project planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Provides project management, operational, and implementation support for Office of Wellbeing in