Title: Project Manager II

Employee Classification: Project Manager II

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst for Health Disparities-300220

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Institute for Health Disparities (IHD) conducts research, training and community
outreach in the areas of minority health, health disparities and workforce diversity.
Constituting the IHD are the Texas Center for Health Disparities, National Research
Mentoring Network, Texas CEAL Consortium, Diversity Training Programs, AIM-AHEAD and the NIMHD Endowment.

Position Overview

AIM-AHEAD Project Management Office (PMO) maintains and ensures standards for program/project management throughout AIM-AHEAD program, nationwide. The PMO is in charge of creating procedures and best practices that will help programs/projects/activities/tasks and operations: go smoothly, complete on time, result in quality deliverables, come under budget and has 360 degrees communications. PMO has evolved to become keepers of best practices, timely communications and direction — all in one spot. The Project Manager will support all aspects of project management and PMO efforts in a non-IT setting. The Project Manager will plan, establish, and manage AIM-AHEAD initiatives and efforts under the guidance of the Project Principal Investigator. The Project Manager will focus on the successful completion of programs/projects/activities/tasks and monitoring the impact and effectiveness of the procedures outlined by PMO.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a business or a related field and five (5) years experience managing institutional wide projects, and working with project management related tools, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Organized with attention to detail.
• Time management and time sensitivity is extremely important for this national program.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.
• Thorough understanding of information procedures and practices as it applies to program/project management.
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with AIM-AHEAD initiatives and expectations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project or any equivalent PPM tool. Experience with web-based PPM tool would be a bonus but not required.
• Develops and manages a detailed project schedules and work plans using MS Project and/or other PPM tools. Knowledge and experience with a web-based PPM tool is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to motivate groups of people to complete efforts in a timely manner.
• Must be able to multitask and juggle conflicting priorities.
• Have a flexible mindset to adapt to changes easily.
• Highly self-motivated and fast learner of any new PM process, tools and techniques and train others.
• Gets work completed with minimal direction and supervision.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills and is extremely resourceful.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Information Science-related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of program/project management experience preferred.
• Experience in 2 PPM tools.

Job Duties

• Manages assigned projects/activities to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project in a non-IT organization. Identifies PM processes to organize projects into stages with realistic timelines.
• Develops and manages detailed project schedules and work plans using MS Project and/or other PPM tools. Knowledge and experience with a web-based PPM tool is a plus, but not required.
• Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, timelines, funding, and resources.
• Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed. Engages in contingency planning discussions and efforts.
• Establishes and implements risk and mitigation plans, communication plans, stakeholder management plans and provides status updates consistently.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare status reports and KPIs.
• Provides periodic updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress using consistent reporting methods.
• Utilizes PM techniques to create communications matrix, risk matrix and stakeholder registry for Cores within the Coordinating Center.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.