"Business Services Program Manager - Special Projects Manager"

Business Services Program Manager - Special Projects Manager

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Ophthalmology

Position #: 00844170 - Requisition #: 38722

Job Summary:

The Project Manager will provide project support for the Verily/Refined Science/Department of Ophthalmology Collaborative project, the central administrative team and department leadership. The position is expected to provide strategic thought leadership to cross functional project teams, stakeholders, and senior leaders while demonstrating a keen eye for the tactical elements of projects. The position partners with Division and Department leadership to identify and evaluate opportunities for efficiency and growth, through pro-active seeking out, prioritizing, and development of initiatives. This position will be responsible for tracking milestones, coordinating biorepository sample analysis on multiple platforms, enhancing interactive communication between working groups within the project, assisting in the bioinformatic analysis of clinical and biorepository sample data, creating and managing the project budget, provide support in the development of SOPs, tracking of KPIs and other tactical initiatives with the Division and Department. This position will also work with project and department leadership to assess and improve operational needs within the department.

The position will provide end to end project leadership (concept to completion), fully owning the mechanisms which ensure successful project delivery using a creative, focused, and synergistic project development process to include internal stakeholders and external strategic partnerships.

Examples of Duties:

• Serves as a liaison with executives and program leaders, to ensure that organizational goals are met.
• Monitors and assists in drafting timelines for implementation of long-range/short-range plans and projects
• Works with project leadership to track grant milestones and deliverables
• Monitors project portfolio progress, drafting and distributing periodic progress reports for leadership and stakeholders in the form of dashboards.
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and assigns personnel and assets accordingly.
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Provides training to department leaders in the project management framework.
• This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Ophthalmology is housed in the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center on the Anschutz Medical Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is one of the largest eye centers in the country and serves not only patients in the Rocky Mountain region but also patients all over the world.

The technological innovations conceived and developed by departmental faculty have changed the practice of eye care throughout the world. Our educational programs train the next generation of leaders in ophthalmology. Our specialists have developed national and international reputations for excellence in routine and complex ophthalmic care. We have invested heavily in tracking our clinical outcomes and we are proud that our clinicians perform at the highest levels in their respective fields.

The mission of the Department of Ophthalmology is to be a nationally recognized department of ophthalmology by providing exemplary patient care founded on educational leadership, innovative research, and high ethical standards.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
• At least 4 years of related professional work experience in project management with at least 1 year in a lead role demonstrating management of progressively more complex projects and initiatives.
• One year in academic healthcare setting/research institution with experience working with faculty and managing a research or business unit

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of professional level experience in project management.
• Experience with large-scale project management, strategic planning and/or consulting
• Experience in healthcare or at an academic medicine research institution
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other related advanced degree.
• Experience using and deploying project management software such as Clickup
• Demonstrated experience executing process improvement or project management within academic healthcare setting/research institution

Competencies:

• Strong project management skills with a self-directed, results oriented aptitude.
• Must have demonstrated analytical/problem-solving, project management/task planning
• Responsible to ensure project plans are robust, maintained, and access is available to all necessary.
• Organization agility, demonstrating ability to influence across levels and functions of the organization.
• Project portfolio management on an enterprise or strategic planning level
• Demonstrated experience in management and building out teams
• Proven leadership in project management demonstrating flexibility, creative problem solving, conflict resolution and drive for results.
• Solves extremely complex, multi-faceted problems requiring ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness.
• Regularly exercises independent judgment in developing new methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results for complex assignments
• Strong commitment and skills delivering (and leading a team to deliver) very high levels of customer service and ability to navigate occasionally challenging partners

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Ashley Woodhouse ashley.woodhouse@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 1, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $68,462 - 87,084.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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