Grant-Funded Project Manager — Population Health

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Project Manager I within the School of Population Health to coordinate and oversee project activities. You will establish PM processes, manage budgets, and ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities include developing project plans and cost projections, coordinating resources, communicating with stakeholders, and tracking progress.

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate’s or Bachelor's) and one (1) year of project management or business operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in the day-to-day management of the operational aspects of a project and scope.
• Works with client to identify project objectives and establish project parameters, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Develops project plans and cost projections and recommends changes as appropriate; identifies and allocates resources and prioritizes tasks to ensure that objectives are met.
• Aligns project activities with organizational objectives; ensures that project outcomes equate to organizational success.
• Coordinates the development of policies and procedures to meet project requirements.
• Interfaces with relevant parties to resolve problems, maintain progress, and maintain mutual interaction of respected parties to reduce the risk of failure and ensure success of project.
• Informs management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports; maintains and ensures accuracy of project documents and reports.

Skills

Project management processes

PC software usage

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Present information

Clarify objectives

Resource management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Project Manager I within the School of Population Health to coordinate and oversee project activities. You will establish PM processes, manage budgets, and ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.

Responsibilities include developing project plans and cost projections, coordinating resources, communicating with stakeholders, and tracking progress.