Project Senior Manager

Project Planning (20%):

• Refine the scope of the projects in collaboration with Principal Investigator, faculty, sponsors, and management
• Implement a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
• Manage the resources (time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete the project
• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
• Review the project schedule with sponsors, management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
• Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

Project Implementation (40%):

• Execute the project according to the project and research plan
• Appropriately manage the task allocation and time commitments, of the project team spanning multiple UM departments and consortium staff at partnering institutions
• Develop records and appropriate project documentation using appropriate tools
• Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented, secured and accessible
• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Establish a communication schedule to update sponsors, management and the project team on the progress of the project
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Project Oversight (20%):

• Create regular progress reports in collaboration with the project teams at University of Michigan, grant participants, and sponsors (and occasionally federal entities) to review with management and stakeholders (including NIH and/or other federal entities)
• Communicate with sponsors and sponsor teams as outlined/specified in contract
• Work with management and department finance to monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures
• Monitor project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date in collaboration with the Nephrology Finance Office

Project Evaluation (10%):

• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

Supervision (10%):

• Direct supervision of Research Administrative Assistant
• Functional management of project team

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Biological Science Background and Business Management Experience
• Knowledge of Project Management processes within a scientific environment
• Knowledge of Project Management tools and systems
• 5-10 years planning and/or management experience including interfacing with Federal Entities (NIH)
• Experience with Federal Grant funding practices is a plus.

Preferred:

• Masters Degree preferred
• Experience with Pharmaceutical Industry Partners/Sponsors desired