Project Manager Senior

Job Profile:

Research Administration Manager 3

Job Family:

Research Administration

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$105,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

ASU Health is seeking a Project Manager Senior to lead and manage complex, high-priority projects that support the growth and strategic initiatives of ASU Health. This role partners with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners to plan, execute, and deliver projects from initiation through completion.

The Project Manager Senior will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities, timelines, and desired outcomes. This position plays a key role in advancing initiatives across ASU Health’s academic, clinical, and research areas, including program development, infrastructure planning, and strategic partnerships.

Salary Range: $94,300 to $105,000; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of multiple concurrent, large-scale, high-priority projects and strategic initiatives in support of ASU Health priorities

• Partner with senior and executive leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners to define project scope, goals, success metrics, governance structures, timelines, and budgets

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including task assignments, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths; ensure alignment with organizational strategy and priorities

• Identify, secure, and manage required resources, including personnel, subject matter experts, vendors, and consultants

• Establish and apply appropriate project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

• Monitor project performance and progress; proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and manage conflicts to maintain momentum and achieve desired outcomes

• Coordinate across university units and external partners to align priorities, resources, and timelines in a complex, matrixed environment

• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies to support successful implementation of initiatives

• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making and ensure transparency

• Oversee project financials, including budget development, tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis; ensure responsible stewardship of resources

• Ensure compliance with applicable institutional, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including preparation and submission of required documentation and reports

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement operational and infrastructure requirements, including facilities, space planning, equipment, and technology needs

• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to project team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment

• Lead project closeout activities, including evaluation of outcomes, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation of final reports and summaries

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable certification

• Demonstrated experience working within or supporting higher education, healthcare, public health, or similarly complex, regulated environments

• Experience managing grant-funded or externally funded projects

• Experience using project management systems, CRM tools, or similar platforms to manage and track work

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials and delivering presentations to