Project Manager IV

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship provided

On-campus work

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Project Manager IV to oversee planning, design, and execution of multiple complex projects. The role requires coordinating with stakeholders, developing timelines, and ensuring deadlines are met.

You will manage budgets, vendor payments, and external consults, and you’ll draft reports for senior management. The position is on campus in Pittsburgh with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management or similar roles.
• Strong budget and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees planning, design, and execution of multiple complex projects.
• Leads meetings, drafts communications, and triages the director's inbox.
• Develops timelines and ensures deadlines are met.
• Manages project budgets, vendor payments, and reimbursements.
• Tracks progress and reports to senior management.
• Coordinates external consults or vendors.

Skills

Autonomy

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Oversees all aspects of planning, design, and execution of simultaneous complex and diverse projects. Assists in developing timelines and ensures adherence to deadlines. Manages financial aspects of projects and other administrative duties. Handles external correspondence and drafts reports and other communications.

Med-Trivedi Institute

The University is partnering with Systems One / Joulé to assist in the recruitment of this position.

• Conducts administrative tasks, leads meetings, and drafts communications. Specifically triaging the institute director's inbox.
• Oversees all aspects of planning, design, and execution of assigned simultaneous, large, diverse, and complex projects. Coordinates with project stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Assists in developing a timeline and ensures adherence to all deadlines. Anticipates potential problems and adjusts project deliverables as needed.
• Drafts and manages the project budget, ensures timely submission of vendor payment requests, manages expense reimbursements, and purchasing.
• Tracks project progress and maintains accurate records and files; provides detailed reports to senior management.
• Assists with selection, negotiation, and management of activities regarding external consults or vendors.

Essential Functions

Ability to complete tasks autonomously with minimal supervision.

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement in significant matters.

Advanced Problem Solving Skills Required.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Project Manager IV

Job Family

Administrative Support

Job Sub-Family

Program & Project Management

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

6

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

$78,501-$117,750.50 annually

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

Yes

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter