Alice L. Walton School of Medicine · 23 hours ago
Project Manager, Finance and Administration
Bentonville, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAlice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to organize, manage, and plan various complex projects within the organization. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from project initiation to closure, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and within budget
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, and develop comprehensive project plans to outline timelines, milestones, tasks, and resource requirements
Coordinate project activities and tasks across cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, priorities, and responsibilities
Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support project activities and ensure efficient utilization of resources
Monitor project progress and performance against established goals, timelines, and budget, and proactively identify and address any deviations or risks
Implement project management best practices, methodologies, and tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance project outcomes
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate project status, updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges or changes in project scope or requirements
Manage project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, and other project-related documents
Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the project team
Manage and execute Executive and special projects assigned by Vice President of Finance & Administration with precision, proficiency and a high level of customer service
Other duties assigned by Vice President of Finance & Administration
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Health Care, or Higher Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced degree preferred
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, required
Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing deadlines, required
Advanced project management skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks and ensuring consistent follow-through, required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences professionally, required
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, required
Proficiency in project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets, Asana, or Jira, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new applications, required
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision, required
Preferred
Minimum two years of proven experience as a project manager, managing complex projects from initiation to closure, preferred
Proven ability to apply project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, adapting approaches to meet project requirements, preferred
PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications, preferred
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to optimize project performance, preferred
Creative and strategic problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and achieve project objectives, preferred
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and business needs, preferred
Company
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine offers a four-year medical degree program that integrates traditional medical education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sharmila Makhija MD MBA
Founding Dean and CEO
Elly Xenakis, MD
Executive Vice Dean & Chief Academic Officer at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
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