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　　The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager.

　　SUMMARY

　　The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of a variety of projects to ensure the successful development, completion, and implementation of department projects and initiatives.

　　CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

　　Defines the scope of projects in conjunction with leadership.

　　Discusses the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.

　　Determines the resources required to complete each project.

　　Establishes and documents comprehensive project plans and timelines, which identify and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete projects.

　　Reviews project schedules with leadership and other staff that will be affected by the project activities.

　　Monitors the progress of the projects and makes adjustments to ensure successful completion.

　　Consults with the appropriate leadership on the selection of staff to assist with projects.

　　Assigns project task to the identified project team for handling.

　　Ensures all project personnel receive orientation that is appropriate to the project.

　　Manages project staff according to the established policies and practices of the organization.

　　Reviews the quality of work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that work produced meets project standards.

　　Documents all project-related activities and ensures project files are maintained and secured accordingly.

　　Creates a communication schedule to update stakeholders, including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of projects.

　　Prepares presentations and presents status reports for leadership

　　Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

　　This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

　　CORE QUALIFICATIONS

　　Education:

　　Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

　　Certification and Licensing:

　　PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred

　　LEAN and/or Six Sigma certifications preferred

　　Experience:

　　Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (required). 5 years of experience preferred. Any combination of relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

　　Knowledge and Skills ( required ):

　　Knowledge of business, project, and management principles

　　Superior relationship management and communication skills

　　Customer-focused mentality

　　Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations

　　Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and coach others

　　Ability to manage complex initiatives and projects with a continuous improvement mindset

　　Superior research, benchmarking, presentation, and report writing skills

　　Adept at complex problem-solving and strategic planning

　　Working knowledge of PM tools and templates (preferrable knowledge of Smartsheet )

　　Department Specific Functions

　　Demonstrated project management knowledge including charters, scope development, project plans, risk and issue management, execution, and completion

　　Process improvement knowledge and associated tools and techniques

　　The ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

　　Ability to run multiple projects efficiently and simultaneously

　　Ability to apply project management skills to clinical, research, and academic initiatives

　　The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individal department.

　　The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

　　UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

　　Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

　　The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

　　Job Status:

　　Full time

　　Employee Type:

　　Staff

　　Pay Grade:

　　c107

　　The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

　　The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

　　The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

　　Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

　　The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

　　Transforming lives

　　With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

　　The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.