| Job Category : | Management |
| Company Name: | Northwestern University |
| Position Name: | Project Manager |
| Location : | Chicago, IL |
| Job Description : | Oversees multiple smaller projects or one larger project. Identifies potential project team, works with technical lead to assign individual responsibilities, identifies appropriate resources needed, develops schedule to ensure timely completion of project, and monitors project progress against schedule. May communicate with a Senior Project Manager, Functional Area Manager, Program Manager, project stakeholders or technical leads regarding status of specific projects. This position will coordinate a cluster of regulatory submissionprojects and will serve as a point of contact with industry sponsors and regulatory agencies. This includes developing and managing cross-project standards, documentation, communication, and dissemination. This person will create and manage study structures, oversee recruitment, data collection, and participate in analysis and reporting of data for multiple research studies. The Project Manager will oversee and manage the performance of several Research Project Coordinators. The Project Manager will assist with writing, submission & administration of reports, scientific papers & presentations, grants, and other documentation as needed, and may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication. The Department of Medical Social Sciences (MSS) is a leader in advancing and applying outcomes/effectiveness research to improve patient care and influence policy. Our strong academic ties across the university and the medical school encourage comprehensive collaboration in disease management, prevention and control. We intend to meet a growing need for expanded interdisciplinary scientific collaboration, to promote discovery of multidimensional mechanisms of health and disease, to improve adult and pediatric health status and outcome assessment, and to collaborate with partners in genetic, epidemiologic, biologic and behavioral translational research paradigms. While part of our work serves to reduce health disparities of groups that are traditionally underrepresented in research, we acknowledge that there is always room to grow. MSS is committed to creating a world of inclusion, health, and well-being for all. We hire the best people from a wide variety of backgrounds because drawing on their diverse perspectives and experiences will be the foundation of our department’s future success. Specific Responsibilities: Strategic Planning Interacts with project leadership to determine and document project objectives, scope, functional requirements, metrics, key performance indicators and stakeholders. Collaborates with technical lead to determine resource requirements, budget, and deliverables. Administration Collaborates with technical lead to determine project timelines and scope, in cooperation with senior staff. Writes reports and proposals. Communicates project status, decisions, updates, revisions and changes to all stakeholders facilitating decision-making and project progress. Administers and maintains organizational area’s project management tool, assists in planning, estimating and scheduling project work and supports monitoring and reporting of project progress. Development Develops and maintains organizational area’s document repository. Supervises Provides work direction for project team members, subordinates, contractors, vendors, students, etc. Communicates with technical leads regarding performance of staff assigned to projects. Miscellaneous Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor’s or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience. 2 years coordinating Information Technology (IT) and related virtual and physical infrastructure projects or other relevant experience required. Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.) Excellent organization, time management, prioritization, and planning skills Strong analytic thinking skills to quickly identify and solve problems pragmatically that requires input and collaboration between multiple people Relationship building and management across internal and external entities and organizations Preferred Qualifications: Knowledgeable of project management tools and/or software Experience with sponsor/regulator interaction, e.g., pharmaceutical industry, Health and Human Services Familiarity with social science research designs Experience with supervision of research staff Experience with survey-based and behavioral data collection Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities) Excellent interpersonal communication skills—both verbal and written Familiarity with survey administration systems (e.g., Qualtrics, REDCap) Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to work independently and in a team environment to successfully meet study specific objectives. Ability to lead group meeting Strong written and oral communication skills Qualitative or statistical analytical skills Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more. Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more. Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our COVID-19 and Campus Updates website. The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today. |