Project Management Specialist, Intermediate

Manages the operational aspects of ongoing IT application implementations and other organizational projects under minimal supervision. May assist senior project managers on larger or more complex projects. Serves as a liaison between project management team and stakeholders. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares reports. Assess project issues and develops resolutions to meet multiple Health System goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with managers clients vendors etc. Manages all phases of project management activities; able to define plan and implement specific business objectives. Utilizes MS Suite of tools to manage and report on project completion. Utilizes Project Management Software such as MS Project to manage projects and project plans. Approaches problems analytically and implements solutions that work to meet project goals and budgets Provides guidance and support to staff and/or management on complex problems or challenges. Manages and facilitates meetings being sensitive to timelines by ensuring all meetings are efficient and meaningful. Manages project teams and maintains project momentum; managing schedules budgets and preparing reports. Manages vendors to affect completion of required tasks and compliance with contract timeframes and deliverables. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned. Expected to typically manage projects up to a level that qualify as: Size: Medium - Large Change: Medium - Large Complexity: Normal - Complex Visibility: Medium - Large Position Compensation Range: $74,900.80 - $119,849.60 Annual MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on experience with all aspects of the Project Management Life Cycle; 2 years of Data Gathering and Business Analysis. Healthcare industry experience preferred. Information Technology experience preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Licensure: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull <= 20lbs, freely travel, and climb stairs. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud history as a renowned research university. In January of 1819, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s General Assembly chartered what would become the University of Virginia. Entering our third century, the University has served Virginia, the nation, and the world by: educating responsible citizen-leaders; advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world-class patient care. These responsibilities are enduring and continue to inspire our efforts. The UVA Health System is renowned for providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow's health care leaders, and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The UVA Medical Center and Physicians Group, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education, and research. At UVA, we offer a rich collection of benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers an array of other benefits and services to support faculty, staff, and UVA Health team members with their personal and family needs. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and welcome diversity in all forms. For more information on the University of Virginia and the surrounding area, visit our Why UVA and Why Charlottesville webpages

Salary : $74,901 - $119,850