Position Overview:
The Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute at VCU, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Program Manager who is responsible for overseeing and managing key projects that align with the Institute's long-term strategic goals. This individual will work closely with leadership, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders to drive research-based initiatives and strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring the achievement of business objectives within scope, time, and budget constraints.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Execution:
-Collaborate with senior leadership to define and prioritize strategic initiatives.
-Develop detailed project plans that outline project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
-Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable project plans and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Research & Analysis:
-Managing research projects, including defining objectives, developing methodologies, and delivering results within budget and timeline.
-Review and submit sponsored project proposals, agreements, and administrative actions.
-Actively and accurately interpret and apply sponsor and university regulations requirements to ensure compliance.
-Lead and oversee research projects, ensuring alignment with strategic initiatives.
-Analyzing research data, identifying patterns and insights, and developing actionable recommendations to inform business decisions.
-Presenting research findings and insights to senior stakeholders and influencing strategic decisions.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
-Coordinate with internal teams to ensure the smooth execution of initiatives.
-Manage relationships with external partners, vendors, and consultants to gather insights and drive project outcomes.
Project Management & Oversight:
-Oversee the day-to-day management of multiple projects, ensuring deliverables are met within time, scope, and budget.
-Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful project completion.
-Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to update on project status, milestones, risks, and changes.
Risk Management & Problem-Solving:
-Identify potential risks and obstacles to the successful completion of projects and develop mitigation strategies.
-Proactively address challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines and objectives.
Reporting & Documentation:
-Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, meeting notes, status reports, and final deliverables.
-Provide periodic reports to leadership, highlighting project status, key accomplishments, and future milestones.
Continuous Improvement:
-Assess and identify opportunities for process improvements, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of strategic initiatives.
-Incorporate lessons learned from completed projects to improve future project planning and execution.
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
-Background in research
-3+ years of experience in project management, preferably, strategic initiatives or research-based roles.
-Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
-Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
-Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
-Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data and research into actionable insights.
-Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
-PMP or other relevant certifications are a plus.
-Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Master's degree preferred
Additional Information: REQ 8069
ORP Eligible: -YES
Hours / weeks - 40 hours weekly
Title Details: Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Title: Program Manager (1-3), Sr. Program Manager (1-3), General Administration
Job Codes: (19221Y-19226Y)
University Job Family: General Administration
The position will remain open until filled.
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