Project Manager I - Grants-Funded Initiatives

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Project Manager I to coordinate and oversee activities for a grant-funded project in the School of Population Health, Office of the Dean. The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, and timely delivery within established standards.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and at least one year of project management or business operations experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Degree (Associate’s or Bachelor's) and one year of project management or business operations experience.
• Knowledge of project management processes.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

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

PM processes

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Project Manager I to coordinate and oversee activities for a grant-funded project in the School of Population Health, Office of the Dean. The role emphasizes planning, budgeting, and timely delivery within established standards.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and at least one year of project management or business operations experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.