Expired
Company:
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location: Worcester
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Director or designee, the Project Manager III leads organization-wide large projects. The Project Manager III is responsible for initiating action on multiple projects in a matrix environment. Tasks vary according to the priorities of the organization.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead, manage and develop organization-wide large projects from the idea generation and feasibility stage through completion
Communicate project status, budget, costs, issues, and related information to the project’s team leaders, sponsors, steering committee, affected business unit(s), and team members
Identify and recommend specific resource requirements
Support the department in audit reviews of completed projects, review whether project met expectations, identify potential areas for improvement, and document the results and recommendations
Assist the project’s sponsor in refining the project scope and objectives, including any constraints
Ensure that common solutions are found and implemented for common problems across all projects
Communicate objectives, scope, and required and expected deliverables of each project phase
Assess and evaluate project risks, mitigate and implement strategies to alleviate them
Manage project staff
Assist the Director in the development of contracts
Provide support to the department in the development of strategic planning
Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives
Adhere to University, State and funding agency policies and procedures
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5-7 years of demonstrated experience in project management
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff, clients, and vendor staff
Ability to lead and manage matrix project teams
Strong Microsoft Office Skills
Ability to travel to off-site locations.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general direction of the Director or designee, the Project Manager III leads organization-wide large projects. The Project Manager III is responsible for initiating action on multiple projects in a matrix environment. Tasks vary according to the priorities of the organization.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead, manage and develop organization-wide large projects from the idea generation and feasibility stage through completion
Communicate project status, budget, costs, issues, and related information to the project’s team leaders, sponsors, steering committee, affected business unit(s), and team members
Identify and recommend specific resource requirements
Support the department in audit reviews of completed projects, review whether project met expectations, identify potential areas for improvement, and document the results and recommendations
Assist the project’s sponsor in refining the project scope and objectives, including any constraints
Ensure that common solutions are found and implemented for common problems across all projects
Communicate objectives, scope, and required and expected deliverables of each project phase
Assess and evaluate project risks, mitigate and implement strategies to alleviate them
Manage project staff
Assist the Director in the development of contracts
Provide support to the department in the development of strategic planning
Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives
Adhere to University, State and funding agency policies and procedures
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
5-7 years of demonstrated experience in project management
Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with staff, clients, and vendor staff
Ability to lead and manage matrix project teams
Strong Microsoft Office Skills
Ability to travel to off-site locations.
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