Project Manager

Inside Higher Ed; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education publication is seeking a Project Manager to lead quality improvement initiatives within the Health Sciences realm. The role requires strong project management skills, stakeholder communication, and a solid background in quality improvement practices. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Successful completion of a background check required.
• Training in quality improvement science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage GRC quality improvement projects.
• Manage relationships with project sponsors and external partners.
• Provide expertise on quality improvement and health policy projects.
• Involve in project development and grant writing.
• Conduct project-related research and technical assistance.

Skills

Project management

Quality improvement

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

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The Senior Project Manager responsibilities shown below reflect the requirements and expectations for project leadership within the Health Sciences | Government Resource Center (GRC) context. The role includes coordinating research and administrative efforts, managing relationships with sponsors and external partners, drafting technical reports and stakeholder communications, and contributing to quality improvement and health policy projects, including grant and proposal writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage various GRC quality improvement projects; coordinate research and administrative efforts of project team members.
• Manage relationships with project sponsors and external partners; draft technical reports and stakeholder communications.
• Provide subject matter expertise on quality improvement and/or health policy projects.
• Project development, including grant and proposal writing.
• Project-related research and technical assistance, including literature reviews, drafting and formatting change packages and key driver diagrams.
• Basic data analysis as project needs require, including Excel, creation of charts and graphs, and constructing process metrics.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent is required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant experience with a master’s degree is required.
• Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Desired Qualifications

Training and/or experience in quality improvement science included but not limited to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Breakthrough Series Model, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Lean Tools is preferred.

Additional Information

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center’s mission is to identify, research, and spread innovative practices to improve access to quality healthcare for all Ohioans through partnerships with healthcare, state, and academic leaders. See more about GRC’s project work here: https://grc.osu.edu/Projects

The GRC is a family-friendly workplace that supports in-person and remote-hybrid work arrangements. Our philosophy is to provide staff with training, mentorship and professional development opportunities. Location: Pressey Hall (0309). Position Type: Regular. Scheduled Hours: 40. Shift: First Shift.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry, equip students with intellectual skills, and promote equal standards and opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.