Intermediate Project Manager

Updated: 5 days ago
Location: Little Rock, ARKANSAS
Job Type: FullTime

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Closing Date:

05/06/2024

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:


No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

IT | Clinical Project Mgmt Office


Department's Website:



Summary of Job Duties:

The Project Manager Intermediate (PMI) is responsible for managing medium scale projects but may contribute toward larger scale, enterprise-wide projects. Even though the PMI is an intermediate role, where mentoring will occur, they are expected to learn, embody & advocate for best practices, methodologies, standards, and artifacts identified by our profession. The PMI takes moderately sized projects from original concept through final implementation, functioning with some guidance from others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree plus 2 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two, -OR- Bachelor's Degree plus 4 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two,-OR- Associate's Degree, plus 6 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two, -OR-  High School Diploma or GED plus 8 yrs. Project Management experience or IT experience in a healthcare setting or any combination of the two.
  • Must have 5 years of total combined experience in leading teams/projects.
  • Able to work in MS Windows and client server environment.
  • Knowledge of information system software development standards and associated hardware resources.
  • Position requires individual to manage projects with systems and networks over varying connectivity on UAMS main campus.
  • Must be skilled at personal communication.

  • Just be thorough, detailed and have excellent follow-through.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor degree in Technology related field of study.
  • 4 years' experience required in one or more of the following areas: Project Management, Healthcare, Systems Analysis or System Support or IT Environments.

Licenses, Certificates or Registration:

  • PMP or CAPM or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt


Additional Information:

  • The PMI works with moderate supervision, exercising appropriate judgment & operational considerations.  They support all aspects of the development & implementation of assigned projects and provide a single point of contact for their projects.  The PMI must be professional, thorough, attentive to detail, and organized.  Punctuality is a must.
  • The PMI must be strong in communicating (both in writing and orally), as their responsibilities require them to communicate clearly & often.  
  • They must drive & facilitate efforts required from technical teams, vendors, and operations to ensure IT deliverables & business needs are met.  
  • At times the PMI must contribute to business-analyst, systems-analyst, or workflow-analyst effort.  In this role may be called upon to perform data-collection & root cause analysis of barriers to success, and offer potential solutions to stakeholders.  
  • The PMI must collaborate congenially with other business/functional managers, project-managers, analysts, & business units.  The PMI might also be a subject matter expert on specific technologies, business processes, or systems.  
  • The PMI reports to the PMO Director & frequently works work with various levels of staff in the organization, including managers, and directors and must be collaborative and must sense ‘ownership’ of projects assigned to them.  
  • Workload and deadline pressure will regularly subject incumbent to moderate job-related stress.
  • They will attain necessary certifications, as applicable, in a timely manner according to policy.
  •  Other miscellaneous duties may be assigned as needed/requested.  

***This position will primarily work from home. On-campus visits may be expected with varying frequency for activities including, but not limited to, training, occasional meetings which require in person attendance, and stakeholder and team engagement. Alternate On-campus visit requirements may be considered.


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:


Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:


Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.



Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 



Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

Yes