Jr Project Manager, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in the United States is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our PMO. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience across project management disciplines while supporting administrative, technical, and financial aspects from start to finish.

You will collaborate with Portfolio, Program, and Project managers across initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, documentation, and cross-functional coordination that aligns with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong interest in project management.
• Academic level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to actively listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced self-directed environment with clear deadlines.
• High computer literacy.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project scoping, gather business requirements, maintain project documentation, track performance metrics and support reporting.
• Support budget tracking, resource planning, risk identification and compliance activities to ensure project alignment with standards.
• Stay current on healthcare industry trends and project management best practices to contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Interest in PM

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Multi-tasking

Fast-paced environment

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Junior Project Manager will operate as an entry level position allowing the employee to gain experience in hands on work across the PMO. Primary responsibilities will be in assisting managing and supervising administrative, technical, and financial aspects of assigned projects from start to finish. This role will work alongside our Portfolio, Program, and Project managers to gain knowledge in different areas.

This role supports the successful planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives by assisting project managers and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This role contributes to multiple projects utilizing a variety of project management methodologies and delivery frameworks while ensuring effective communication, documentation, and coordination from project intake through implementation.

Location

OH, United States

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelors Degree preferred
• Strong interest in project management
• An academic level of written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to actively listen, communicate in ways that foster trust and show flexibility
• Ability to work in a fast-paced self-directed environment with clear deadlines
• High computer literacy
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting with project scoping, gathering business requirements, maintaining project documentation, tracking project performance metrics, and supporting routine reporting aligned with departmental and organizational key performance indicators (KPIs). The role also participates in budget tracking, resource planning, risk identification, and compliance activities to help ensure projects meet healthcare regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.

This role actively supports a culture of continuous improvement by staying current on healthcare industry trends, project management best practices, and emerging delivery methodologies while contributing to process improvements that enhance project outcomes and organizational success.

• Project Development and Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Data Collection & Reporting
• Budget & Resource Management
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Training & Development