Junior Project Manager/ Project Manager

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

Education

• A college or university degree in related field

Experience:

• 5 years of related experience

• Experience leading software implementation

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, including the ability to communicate financial information to a non-financial oriented audience

• Excellent organizational and customer service skills required

• Ability to summarize detailed issues in a concise and structured manner preferred

• Ability to work independently and with a team required

• Excellent computer skills required (particularly Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI)

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing time-sensitive deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Capacity to handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time

• Must be detailed and organized and respect confidentiality

• Ability to respond to e-mails from customers in a timely manner required

• Ability to work independently and be proactive when necessary

• Ability to work to accomplish tasks within a specific timeframe

Responsibilities:

The Animal Resources Center (ARC) at The University of Chicago is dedicated to supporting investigators in their research while ensuring the humane and appropriate care of all laboratory animals. The ARC oversees the care and use of research animals across all facilities and is administratively partnered with the Office of Shared Research Facilities (OSRF), which provides comprehensive research support for the institution.

The Office of Shared Research Facilities (OSRF) plays a crucial role in the research ecosystem by managing state-of-the-art core facilities that provide essential resources for groundbreaking discoveries. Our cores offer advanced instrumentation, services, experimental design, and data analysis expertise to advance research across various disciplines.

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, this position work with the Space Planning and Technology Manager coordinating with AIMS, synergizing other applications in ARC OSRF to maximize implementation of Stratacore and Huron. Update and manage specialized equipment and applications in the core facilities to align with OSRF and ARC operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead manager on the implementation of new core management software (Stratocore) for 18 OSRF core facilities, 10 BSD core facilities and potentially up to 12 additional core facilities on campus

• Partner with the Stratocore project manager and core technical directors to ensure consistent decisions are made throughout implementation and the project stays on track

• After implementation, be the liaison between the core directors and Stratocore, helping core directors with questions and reaching out to Stratocore when necessary

• Create training materials for cores to ensure cores utilize the software efficiently and help any new cores that are onboarded.

• Assist with the implementation of the new IACUC and Animal Operations system, partnering with the Operations Manager, IACUC staff, and other ARC staff to ensure a successful transition to the new system

• Collaborate with OSRF core directors to ensure all equipment runs and software is up to date

• Lead the effort to synergize other applications to align with Huron and Strata core in the ARC/OSRF operation.

• Maintain project documentation, including files, reports, schedules, and meeting minutes.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met.

• Foster a collaborative team environment and promote effective communication.

• Provide guidance and support to team members as needed.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

• Prepare and present project updates to stakeholders and management.

• Address any issues or concerns promptly and effectively.

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Working Conditions:

• Required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time required

• Ability to use standard office equipment required

• May require substantial walking between facilities and cores

Application Documents:

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred