Project Planner I

Duke University; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC invites applications for a collaborative project management role within the Research Project Management Core. The position supports planning, coordinating, and delivering non-clinical research projects using standard PM processes and tools.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of project management experience, with strong communication and time-management skills. This is a hybrid position based in Durham.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; additional training in Project Management desired.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience with increasing scope.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings.
• Coordinate events such as symposia, conferences, and seminars.
• Develop and implement communication plans for projects.
• Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate proposal development logistics.
• Assist with project initiation and protocol management activities.
• Collaborate with functional managers to resolve schedule/resource conflicts.

Skills

Communication

Multi-project management

Quality delivery

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

PM training/related training

Job description

Join a collaborative research team and play a key role in planning, coordinating, and delivering successful research projects.

Be You.

Apply project management knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, and project management tools and techniques to meet the project requirements of research projects coordinated through the Research Project Management Core.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid position in Durham, North Carolina. (This is not a remote position.)

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

• Knowledge of the Duke research infrastructure and resources.


• Knowledge of research best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Education – Bachelor's degree.

Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.

Experience – Two (2) years of experience in project management, with increasing scope and independence.

Or An Equivalent Combination Of Relevant Education And/Or Experience.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Ability to independently drive multiple projects at one time.


• Demonstrated experience delivering quality project outcomes and meeting project deadlines.


• Strong problem solving, strategic thinking, and time management skills.

Work Performed

Implement standard project management processes, tools and methodology to support small to medium non-clinical research projects. Consistently applying standard project management methodology, processes, and tools to projects.

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings


• Manage events such as symposia, conferences, and seminars


• Develop and implement communication plans


• Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures


• Coordinate logistical aspects of proposal development


• Assist with project initiation and protocol management activities


• Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts. Escalate difficult project issues as appropriate.

Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $62,932.00 to USD $102,490.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender,gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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