University of Colorado · 9 hours ago
Business Services Program Manager – Special Projects Manager
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $87K/yr
4+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Business Services Program Manager – Special Projects Manager to provide project support for collaborative initiatives in the Department of Ophthalmology. The role involves strategic leadership, project management, and operational improvement to enhance project delivery and efficiency within the department.
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Responsibilities
Serves as a liaison with executives and program leaders, to ensure that organizational goals are met
Monitors and assists in drafting timelines for implementation of long-range/short-range plans and projects
Works with project leadership to track grant milestones and deliverables
Monitors project portfolio progress, drafting and distributing periodic progress reports for leadership and stakeholders in the form of dashboards
Outlines the tasks involved in the project and assigns personnel and assets accordingly
Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project
Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates
Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate)
Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project
Provides training to department leaders in the project management framework
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a related field from an accredited institution
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis
At least 4 years of related professional work experience in project management with at least 1 year in a lead role demonstrating management of progressively more complex projects and initiatives
One year in academic healthcare setting/research institution with experience working with faculty and managing a research or business unit
Preferred
5 years of professional level experience in project management
Experience with large-scale project management, strategic planning and/or consulting
Experience in healthcare or at an academic medicine research institution
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other related advanced degree
Experience using and deploying project management software such as Clickup
Demonstrated experience executing process improvement or project management within academic healthcare setting/research institution
Benefits
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Company
University of Colorado
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-26Grant
2021-04-06Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Richard Schulick
Professor and Chair of Surgery
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