Project Senior Manager
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Employer: University of Michigan
Industry: Administration
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The MM Stanley and Judith Frankel Institute of Heart and Brain Health (Frankel IHBH) seeks an exceptional Senior Project Manager to support high level business operations and research project management for a newly established, highly dynamic institute. Reporting to the Managing Director, the individual in this role will be responsible for a variety of strategic projects, management of the Multidisciplinary pilot award program and the establishment of business policies and comprehensive project processes in support of institute initiatives. The institute aims to bring current and new U-M researchers together to unravel the biological mechanisms that the heart and brain have in common, as well as how these organs signal to each other and impact clinical outcomes. The institute is situated in the heart of Michigan Medicine at the North Campus Research Complex in a newly renovated laboratory building within steps of a multitude of research resources, easy access to collaborators, and research services.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
Required Qualifications*
Desired Qualifications*
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
250840
Working Title
Project Senior Manager
Job Title
Project Senior Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Frankel Inst Heart&Brain
Posting Begin/End Date
6/24/2024 - 7/15/2024
Career Interest
Administration
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Summary
The MM Stanley and Judith Frankel Institute of Heart and Brain Health (Frankel IHBH) seeks an exceptional Senior Project Manager to support high level business operations and research project management for a newly established, highly dynamic institute. Reporting to the Managing Director, the individual in this role will be responsible for a variety of strategic projects, management of the Multidisciplinary pilot award program and the establishment of business policies and comprehensive project processes in support of institute initiatives. The institute aims to bring current and new U-M researchers together to unravel the biological mechanisms that the heart and brain have in common, as well as how these organs signal to each other and impact clinical outcomes. The institute is situated in the heart of Michigan Medicine at the North Campus Research Complex in a newly renovated laboratory building within steps of a multitude of research resources, easy access to collaborators, and research services.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
- Under general direction, responsible for the management, performance, and completion of multiple concurrent projects, and provide a single point of contact for those projects.
Assembling project teams, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed, tracking milestones, project deliverables and developing schedule to ensure timely completion of project. - Senior PM supporting Center Director for newly awarded AHA Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) on Inflammation in Cardiac and Neurovascular Disease.
- Collaborates with business process owners and provides project scoping direction and set up. Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the project plan, to align the stakeholders and team members.
- Prepares written communications, such as committee reports and presentations, for a variety of audiences, including senior leadership.
- Effectively coordinates and facilitates communication planning and deliverables for projects and initiatives.
- Build mutual trust and encourage respect and cooperation among team members.
- Helps identify opportunities for operational effectiveness which may include identifying and securing needed resources and new partnerships.
- Develops and implements operational processes, monitoring and evaluation measures, and deliverables.
- Leverages existing expertise and resources and partners with other centers and institute and the broader Medical School team members (in finance, events, research project management) to create effective and meaningful business policies and comprehensive processes for the Institute.
- Supports the Neurosciences Graduate Program Student Scholar and relationship with the NGP leadership team.
- Acts as the Multidisciplinary Pilot Award Program Manager
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree with at least 7-10 years of considerable progressively responsible experience in project management or similar type experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to independently manage complex projects.
- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, techniques, and tools.
- Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to achieve results.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once.
Desired Qualifications*
- Sponsored project management and pre/post award experience with ORSP and internal process partners
- Familiarity with NIH, AHA and other and external funding agencies
- Experience in academic setting managing and prioritizing multiple different projects.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
250840
Working Title
Project Senior Manager
Job Title
Project Senior Manager
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Frankel Inst Heart&Brain
Posting Begin/End Date
6/24/2024 - 7/15/2024
Career Interest
Administration
Created: 2024-06-25
Reference: 250840
Country: United States
State: Michigan
City: Ann Arbor
ZIP: 48103
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