Junior Project Manager, Infectious Diseases Research

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, seeks a Project Manager I for Infectious Diseases Research at Jackson Medical Mall. You will coordinate and oversee project activities, manage resources, and implement PM processes to ensure delivery within budget and schedule.

The role requires a Associate’s or Bachelor's degree and one year of project management or business operations experience; phlebotomy experience with research visits is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) and one year of project management or business operations experience.
• Industry knowledge in research or clinical projects is a plus.
• Phlebotomy experience and coordination of research visits are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in day-to-day management of project scope, objectives, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Develops project plans, cost projections, and assigns resources to meet objectives.
• Aligns activities with organizational goals and ensures project outcomes support success.
• Coordinates development of policies and procedures to meet project requirements.
• Interfaces with parties to resolve problems and maintain progress toward success.
• Informs management with periodic progress reports and maintains project documents.

Skills

Project management

PC skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Present information

Clarify objectives

Organize resources

Education

Degree (Associate or Bachelor’s)

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, seeks a Project Manager I for Infectious Diseases Research at Jackson Medical Mall. You will coordinate and oversee project activities, manage resources, and implement PM processes to ensure delivery within budget and schedule.

The role requires a Associate’s or Bachelor's degree and one year of project management or business operations experience; phlebotomy experience with research visits is a plus.