[Hiring] Senior Project Manager @Arbor Research Collaborative for Health

Role Description

The role involves managing projects and ensuring successful execution while adhering to organizational standards and client expectations.

• Create and maintain project work plans and task-based resource estimates.
• Monitor milestone accomplishment and budget/resource use.
• Review and re-estimate work plans and project resources regularly.
• Create generalized project cost estimates based on work plans and other direct costs.
• Negotiate resources for execution of the work plan with functional managers.
• Work directly with assigned project staff to ensure appropriate work plan understanding and progress.
• Ensure the preparation of all project-related products and tasks.
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison to client or funding agency’s scientific or program leadership.
• Provide customers with required project progress and budget reports.
• Provide up-to-date reporting on financial and operational performance of projects monthly.
• Assist the Senior Contracts Manager with contracts.
• Contribute to program area strategic discussions and initiatives.
• Work with PMO leadership to develop project management standards.
• Serve as proposal Project Manager during the proposal phase.
• Provide mentorship to Project Coordinator(s) and Project Associate(s).
• Serve as Project Manager for a variety of projects, including large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (public health, quantitative social science, or management).
• Ten (10) years progressively more responsible experience managing projects.
• At least two years managing areas such as timelines, budgets, risks, communications, deliverables, and required reporting.
• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Experience in the direct and indirect management of large teams.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Strong supervisory and mentoring skills.
• Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Health services or public health research background.

Requirements

• Non-profit experience (preferred).
• Experience managing government grants and contracts for research (preferred).
• Understanding of biostatistical, technical programming, and clinical issues related to health care research (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (preferred).
• Proficiency with project management software (preferred).
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) (preferred).

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement.
• Minimal overnight travel (no more than 5%).
• Salary range: $91,200 - $148,400 (US National Average).

Company Description

Arbor Research Collaborative for Health is dedicated to embodying core values that include collaborative spirit, creativity, credibility, and dedication.