Project Senior Manager

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How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position; include the cover letter as the first page of your resume. It should specifically address your interest in this position and outline particular skills and experience directly related to this position.

Summary

The mission of the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research is to catalyze, support, and safeguard U-M research. To that end, our team is constantly striving to foster new research, build partnerships, and provide support to our researchers in order to realize our vision of research that serves the world.

OVPR has numerous reporting units conducting research as well as units focused on services and support of our researchers. The service and support units all provide critical support to position our researchers for success. In addition, OVPR is led by a strong leadership team supporting the Vice President for Research that consists of Associate and Assistant Vice Presidents for Research and Executive Directors. The Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a project manager working closely with the leadership team, to help manage projects and services within our office that will serve the research community.

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.

Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, status reports progress tracking and projections. Manages project scope. Maintains effective and transparent documentation for the project owner or leadership team.

Measure project performance and tasks using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions and communicate to all stakeholders.

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, in order to align the stakeholders and team members.

Effectively communicates stakeholder requirements to team members and communicates project progress to all stakeholders.

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.

Takes projects from original concept through completion, on time and on budget (if applicable), using appropriate tools.

Identifies and assesses issues, risks, and interdependencies, and escalates appropriately. Proactively makes recommendations, before such information is requested.

Build mutual trust and encourage respect and cooperation among team members.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 7-10 years of considerable progressively responsible experience in project management or similar type experience.

Strong analytical ability is required to gather and summarize information, solve administrative problems, and prioritize work assignments independently.

Experience with preparing reports and presenting findings.

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 in order to achieve results.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once.

Ability to provide outstanding customer service.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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

248201

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

Umor Off Vp Resrch

Department

UMOR Office of VP for Research

Posting Begin/End Date

4/25/2024 - 5/09/2024

Career Interest

Administration

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