Project Manager

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an experienced Project Manager to serve on its Campus Strategy team. Housed under Administration & Finance, Campus Strategy supports high-level projects identified as key institutional priorities by the campus community (via the strategic plan), as well as by the Chancellor and the senior leadership team. This position represents an exciting opportunity to shepherd a variety of high-impact initiatives at the campus from the ideation phase through design and implementation. The role will act as a resource and project management SME to support critical elements of the campus’s strategic planning process.

Key Responsibilities :

Although precise needs will vary by project, example activities may include (but will not be limited to):

• Defining project scope, milestones, objectives, and timelines
• Facilitating project meetings
• Building relationships with stakeholders
• Setting and managing roles, responsibilities, and expectations among project team members
• Estimating resource requirements and allocating available resources (including time) effectively
• Providing reports and updates to leaders, project team members, and other stakeholders as necessary
• Tracking project performance at regularly intervals to ensure that key milestones and objectives are met
• Management of multiple initiatives at various stages of the project lifecycle
• Assessing and mitigating risk
• Ensuring deliverables are met on time, within scope, and on budget
• Coordinating and aligning with change manager(s) and executive sponsors to ensure project success

Work Location

Why Join Us:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Campus Strategy touches each of the four mission areas at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus: education, research, patient care, and community engagement. As project manager, you will be working with leaders across each of these areas, as well as in central operations (e.g., human resources, information technology, institutional research, etc.). You’ll have the opportunity to learn about every aspect of the operations of a world-class academic medical center.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, finance, accounting, education, social sciences, healthcare administration, public administration, communications, information systems, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• 3 or more years of professional project management experience.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of professional project management experience.
• PMP, Prosci, Scrum, and/or Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience working in (or familiarity with) any of the following: higher education, hospital systems, research administration.
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Smartsheets, ClickUp, Monday.com, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding time management skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple competing tasks, and to prioritize projects of varying scope and complexity
• Technically savvy and able to quickly learn systems and software programs
• Skilled at motivating others, fostering engagement, and generating buy-in
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.     Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Aimee Woznick ([email protected] )

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 31, or once 75 applications have been received. Whichever occurs first. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting hiring range for this position has been established as $65,610 - $83,456.

The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position will not be eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program . 

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.