Project Manager Senior

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Job Description:
• Salary Range: $94,300 to $105,000; DOE
• Essential Duties:
• Lead the planning, development, and execution of multiple concurrent, large-scale, high-priority projects and strategic initiatives in support of ASU Health priorities
• Partner with senior and executive leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners to define project scope, goals, success metrics, governance structures, timelines, and budgets
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including task assignments, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths; ensure alignment with organizational strategy and priorities
• Identify, secure, and manage required resources, including personnel, subject matter experts, vendors, and consultants
• Establish and apply appropriate project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Monitor project performance and progress; proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and manage conflicts to maintain momentum and achieve desired outcomes
• Coordinate across university units and external partners to align priorities, resources, and timelines in a complex, matrixed environment
• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies to support successful implementation of initiatives
• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making and ensure transparency
• Oversee project financials, including budget development, tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis; ensure responsible stewardship of resources
• Ensure compliance with applicable institutional, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including preparation and submission of required documentation and reports
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement operational and infrastructure requirements, including facilities, space planning, equipment, and technology needs
• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to project team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment
• Lead project closeout activities, including evaluation of outcomes, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation of final reports and summaries
• Advanced degree in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable certification
• Demonstrated experience working within or supporting higher education, healthcare, public health, or similarly complex, regulated environments
• Experience managing grant-funded or externally funded projects
• Experience using project management systems, CRM tools, or similar platforms to manage and track work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials and delivering presentations to audiences
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-intensity, and decentralized environments with a high degree of independence and accountability
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions
• Other duties as assigned
• Working Environment:
• Activities are primarily performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, with extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and participating in virtual and in-person meetings
• Regularly required to stand, walk moderate distances, and move between offices, meeting spaces, and campus locations
• May be required to travel between university campuses and partner locations for meetings, site visits, and p

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Job Profile: Research Administration Manager 3 Job Family: Research Administration Time Type: Full time Max Pay - Depends on experience: $105,000.00 USD Annual Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

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