MIRS Project Program Manager

Job Summary:

Join the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Medicine & Public Health as a Project Program Manager and be at the forefront of groundbreaking medical imaging and disease-focused projects! In this dynamic role, you'll collaborate with a brilliant team of physicians, PhD researchers, imaging experts, and dedicated support staff to drive forward our mission of revolutionizing human health through cutting-edge clinical care, innovative imaging research, and top-tier education. May manage program staff.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates management of multiple related projects and/or ongoing operations, which are directed toward a common objective. Monitors the cost, schedule, and performance of component projects and operations while working to ensure the ultimate success of the program.

• 10% Creates a program plan and structure, monitors progress and performance against the program plan, and identifies, resolves, or escalates program risks and issues
• 20% Leads and manages efforts to determine and coordinate the sharing of resources among component projects to the overall benefit of the program
• 10% Manages the activities of outside contractors and vendors to ensure they are integrated into the program and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service
• 10% Facilitates the estimation of program costs, resources, and time required to complete the overall program, monitors activities and budgets, directs and leads component project manager activities for consistency and alignment, and works with program leadership to ensure these targets are met. Follows established change control processes if targets can no longer be met
• 20% Prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the program within and beyond the program team, communicates program goals, risks, and status with program executive level, program sponsors, and stakeholders, and develops and uses appropriate dashboards, measures, and reporting tools
• 20% Sets priorities, allocates tasks, and collaborates with project staff to meet program targets and milestones. Manages the change control process and acts as the mid-level decision making authority
• 10% May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees.

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Education:

Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Preferably a degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications:

Required
- Prior project coordination experience, preferably in a healthcare and/or higher education setting.

Preferred
- Experience managing complex projects.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite and job-relevant reporting tools.
- Experience in outreach with external partners.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and detail-oriented professional, adept at managing complex, time-sensitive projects within a collaborative team setting. This role involves coordinating with multiple investigators, departments, oversight committees, and individuals, necessitating exceptional oral and written communication skills. The candidate should excel in active listening, coordination, reading comprehension, speaking, and time management. Additionally, they should possess strong critical and strategic thinking abilities to effectively address and overcome challenges.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $96,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $96,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).

Additional Information:

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.

Contact:

Amanda Joncas
ajoncas@wisc.edu
608-262-2716
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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Official Title:

Project Program Manager(AD025)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/RADIOLOGY/RADIOLOGY

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

308042-AS

 

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