Intermediate Project Manager

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff – Project/Program Administration

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:
ACHI tendersglobal.net Project Management

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Summary of Job Duties:
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) is a health policy organization that is administratively housed within the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. ACHI’s mission is to be a catalyst for improving the health of Arkansans through evidence-based research, public issue advocacy, and collaborative program development.
The Project Manager – Intermediate at ACHI is responsible for coordinating project plan development and management alongside the various project leaders and ensures quality control throughout project life cycles for ACHI’s data operational projects and ad hoc data, policy, and research projects. The Project Manager Intermediate reports directly to ACHI’s Executive Director.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science or related field
• Three (3) years of non-overlapping professional project management experience required
• Other job-related education and /or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven writing skills, communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of project management of research or analytic-based projects.
• One (1) year of agile project management experience.
• PMP Certification (or completion of PMP certification within one year of employment).
• Experience with JIRA ticketing systems or equivalent software.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or other project management software.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Executive Director and ACHI Leadership team to align projects within overall strategic plan and priorities of the Center.
• Coordinate with product owners and project leaders to facilitate project development from initiation to closure.
• Facilitate project meetings and discussions to provide open forum for teams and subject-matter experts to exchange information contributing to effective solution development.
• Work with project leaders and teams to complete project plans that outline scope, goals, deliverables, required resources, budget allocations, timeframes, etc.
• Work with project leaders, directors, and others to resolve any issues and solve problems throughout project life cycles, elevating unresolvable issues to the Executive Director in a timely manner.
• Track and report on project milestones and provide status reports to project leaders, directors, and Executive Director on a monthly or as-needed basis.
• Develop, improve, and institutionalize tools and best practices for project management and execution.
• Business process analysis, including documentation of business requirements.
• Develop test procedures, test plans, and test cases for deliverables.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:
If selected for an interview, candidate may be required to take an Beginner-Intermediate EXCEL assessment.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes