VCR Project Manager II

Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred.
  • 3 years of project management experience required, particularly with projects over one million dollars.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage complex tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee evaluation and performance measurement of projects and portfolios.
  • Define, source, and track metrics for project outcomes.
  • Conduct independent strategic task implementation.
  • Facilitate collaboration among internal and external partners to meet program goals.
  • Manage key project milestones and timelines effectively.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule, allowing both onsite and remote work.
  • Regular Monday-Friday schedule with potential weekend work as needed.
Full Job Description
Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14730

Department
Vice Chancellor for Research 50002601

Business Unit
Vice Chancellor for Research

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Weekends if Applicable

Remote/Telecommuting
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

The Project Manager II within the Office of Special Projects will support the strategic initiatives of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. The Project Manager II, with limited guidance, will oversee evaluation and performance measurement for planning, implementing, and reporting on key project and portfolio milestones for all capabilities, activities, and timelines of the assigned project. The PM will work on moderately complex projects with key stakeholders through the university to define, source, and track outcomes-based metrics measured throughout the project. The PM will conduct independent strategic task implementation and will bring together appropriate working groups of internal and external partners to achieve the goals of the program.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Operations

Working Title
VCR Project Manager II

Job Title
Admin Bus Op Specialist

Salary Grade
AB24S

Appointment Type
B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range
$77,000 - $123,200/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date
05/04/2026

Application Review Date
05/11/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:
Bachelor's degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required Experience
3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Related project management experience with projects in excess of one million dollars.

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required License
No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

NA

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:
Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Planner

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work independently to achieve departmental goals, deadlines, and desired outcomes/results
  • Strong follow-up skills and ability to keep track of a long and complex to-do list in the face of tight deadlines and competing priorities
  • Strong interpersonal skills professional relationship Management.


Preferred Education:
Master's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Business Administration, Healthcare/Nursing Administration, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development or related field.

Preferred Experience:
  • Experience with preparation of written documents and/or proofreading;
  • Experience with leadership reports; Experience in an academic setting.


Preferred License:
Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute OR Green Belt

Preferred Computer Applications:
Not Applicable

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
SharePoint, Microsoft OneNote, Smartsheet, Microsoft Forms, REDCap, Qualtrics

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong background in research, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.


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