Sr. Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives of the Dean

Job no: 534557
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Business/Accounting/Finance, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support
Department: 31030000 - NR-BNS-BIOBEHAVORIAL NUR SCI

Project Manager III

Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for driving strategic initiatives? The University of Florida's College of Nursing is seeking a dynamic Sr. Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives to join our team!

As the Sr. Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Dean's Office in the implementation of high-impact projects that align with the college's strategic vision. Your exceptional project management skills, coupled with your ability to navigate complex organizational structures, will be instrumental in driving success across a diverse range of initiatives.

Strategic Planning and Project Development

• Collaborate with the Dean and leadership team to support the development, execution, and evaluation of the college’s strategic plan.
• Identify, prioritize, and design projects aligned with the college’s strategic priorities, ensuring a direct impact on clinical, fiscal, and administrative outcomes.
• Develop comprehensive project charters, timelines, and budgets for strategic initiatives
• Define project objectives in collaboration with key stakeholders. Responsible for creating project plans and teamwork assignments, identifying resources, directing and monitoring work efforts, communicating with stakeholders and team members, performing quality reviews, and troubleshooting issues appropriately.

Project Management and Execution

• Manage all phases of complex, high-impact projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project completion while maintaining alignment with strategic goals.
• Use project management tools to track progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to overcome challenges.
• Regularly report on project status, outcomes, and key performance indicators to leadership and stakeholders.

Leadership and Team Management

• Manage all phases of complex, high-impact projects, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project completion while maintaining alignment with strategic goals.
• Use project management tools to track progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to overcome challenges.
• Regularly report on project status, outcomes, and key performance indicators to leadership and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, staff, clinical partners, and university administrators.
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and addressing feedback throughout project lifecycles.
• Act as a liaison to the Strategic Initiatives team, ensuring alignment with broader college and university goals.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Lead post-project evaluations to identify successes, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies to enhance project management processes and ensure alignment with the college’s mission and vision.

$130,000 - $140,000 annually.

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated experience working with a variety of people at all levels of an organization.

Knowledge of project management, Six Sigma or other operational improvement methodologies

Self-motivated and comfortable working independently, as a team leader and as a team member.

High level of interpersonal skills, written and oral communication necessary to interface with various levels of management.

Should demonstrate relevant experience in motivating people who may or may not be direct reports to work as a team in harmony with the goals of the project and the organization.

Demonstrated ability to present to key stakeholders and/or leadership.

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

The University of Florida College of Nursing is committed to fostering and maintaining an inclusive culture that respects the rights and dignity of each individual, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, height, weight, marital status, disability, medical condition, age, or veteran status. The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000