Senior Project Manager – Grants, Strategy & Education

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Division of Medical Oncology is seeking a Project Manager to provide senior-level leadership and oversight for a portfolio of clinical, research, and educational initiatives.

You will drive cross-functional projects, partner with faculty and leadership, manage grants from planning to post-award delivery, and develop metrics to guide strategic decisions while coordinating divisional retreats and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public health, health sciences, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management, program management, research administration, or healthcare operations.
• Demonstrated experience in grant funding and grant regulation.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and coordinate governmental, foundations and industry-sponsored funding aligned with divisional priorities for education and mentoring.
• Lead grant applications from planning through submission, then drive post-award delivery (scope, milestones, deliverables, compliance, and reporting).
• Independently lead a portfolio of complex, cross-functional projects spanning clinical operations, research, education, and faculty initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, governance structures, and progress reports.
• Identify risks and dependencies and recommend mitigation strategies to leadership.
• Partner with the Division Director and Division Administrator to advance strategic goals and operational priorities.
• Analyze data and develop metrics to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
• Prepare high-level reports and briefing materials.
• Support planning and execution of divisional retreats, symposia, and strategic events.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration / public health / health sciences or related field

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Division of Medical Oncology is seeking a Project Manager to provide senior-level leadership and oversight for a portfolio of clinical, research, and educational initiatives.

You will drive cross-functional projects, partner with faculty and leadership, manage grants from planning to post-award delivery, and develop metrics to guide strategic decisions while coordinating divisional retreats and events.