University of Michigan · 2 days ago
Project Manager
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Michigan is a leading academic institution seeking a project manager to lead and execute multiple concurrent projects within the Dean's Office. This role provides operational and strategic support to Michigan Medicine's enterprise data governance program and involves managing various business operations initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget; develop detailed work plans, schedules, status reports, and projections
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Effectively communicate stakeholder requirements to team members and assign tasks; communicate project progress to all stakeholders
Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with project or initiative teams and stakeholders
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
Monitor status of projects to ensure completion of milestones from initiation to delivery, keeping executive leadership informed of any deviations
Prepare written communications and presentations for a variety of audiences including senior leadership
Conduct project meetings and search committee meetings with responsibility for project tracking; identify, assess, and escalate issues, risks, and interdependencies appropriately
Ensure adherence to project deliverables and alignment with institutional policies, standards and benchmarks, resolve issues and manage changes to achieve project outputs
Manage consensus building among stakeholders with disparate viewpoints
Manage end-to-end recruitment functions and plan, coordinate, and execute events, including complex scheduling and full logistical oversight
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3-5 years demonstrated experience in project management
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve results
Strong relationship-building skills, including the demonstrated ability to build consensus among a decentralized stakeholder base
Strong team orientation and ability to effectively navigate complex organizations
Demonstrated initiative, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate flexibility and commitment to embracing change
Detail-oriented and able to bring structure to an unstructured environment
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Preferred
Familiarity with data governance principles and data management
Experience facilitating faculty or leadership recruitment efforts
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent
Experience working in an academic medical center
Knowledge of UM policies and procedures
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant
Leadership Team
Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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