RISE Project Manager

• Creates a project plan, monitors progress and performance against the project plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates risks and issues (35%)

• Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet project targets and milestones (30%)

• Manages the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service (5%)

• Facilitates the estimation of project costs, resources, and time required to complete the assigned phase of a project and monitors activities, negotiates for resources, and assigns tasks to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met (10%)

• Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team (15%)

Department:

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR), Research Development

Compensation:

The minimum annual salary for this position is $75,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

Required Qualifications:

• At least three years of experience in project management, program administration, research administration, higher education administration, or a related field
• Experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, build productive working relationships, and exercise sound judgment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of relevant professional experience
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, interdisciplinary collaborations, organizational change efforts, or research-related activities
• Experience in higher education, research administration, healthcare, government, nonprofit, or another complex organization

Education:

Required: Bachelor's degree

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be required to submit a cover letter and resume highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. Please note, there is only one attachment field and you are able to upload both required documents in the attachment field.

Cover letters will be used as a writing sample and to determine the best-qualified applicants. Your cover letter should address your qualifications as they pertain to this position.

This position requires work to be performed onsite in Madison, WI. Partial remote work up to 40% (2 days/week) may be available for this position.

A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.

Contact Information:

Amanda Mayer: amanda.mayer@wisc.edu

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