Program Manager I

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

400129 Surgery Research

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 109 H

Compensation Range:

$26.90 - $37.66

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating projects from initiation through completion under the guidance of leadership. Coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management. Monitors and tracks project progress. Collaborates with cross-functional teams as needed to gather project requirements and updates. Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with assigned business to support coordination and documentation of projects. Assists in the development of project plans and schedules. Manages, tracks and reports on timelines based on project milestones.
• Assists in determining resources needs and makes allocations within the project. Initiates or authorizes orders for resources that include, but not limited to, space, equipment, vendors, web-based or in-person meetings. Ensures central documentation of processes for business continuity.
• Reports updates to senior project managers and stakeholders.
• Plans for group activities and writes funding proposals as needed. Works closely with project leadership and finance to ensure a complete and responsive financial project plan developed and submitted within expected timelines.
• Identifies and escalates potential risks or issues to senior project managers. Works with leaders of functions and programs to evaluate opportunities for process improvement.
• Partners with project leadership to account for all required elements and clearly communicates expectations and project-specific roles.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.