Project Planner I

Apply project management knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, and project management tools and techniques to meet the project requirements of research projects coordinated through the Research Project Management Central Service Center

Implement standard project management processes, tools and methodology to support small to medium non-clinical research projects. Consistently applying standard project management methodology, processes, and tools to projects manages.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings.
• Develop and implement communication plans
• Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures
• Coordinate logistical aspects of proposal development
• Assist with project initiation and protocol management activities
• Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts. Escalate difficult project issues as appropriate.

Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.

Experience

• Two years of experience in project management, with increasing scope and independence. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to independently drive multiple projects at one time
• Demonstrated experience delivering quality project outcomes and meeting project deadlines
• Strong problem solving, strategic thinking, and time management skills
• Knowledge of research best practices
• Well qualified candidates will have knowledge of the Duke research infrastructure and resources

JAQ info:

Skill/responsibility

%

Implement standard project management processes, tools, and methods for small to medium non-clinical research projects and institutional initiatives and events

50

Assist with project initiation and project/protocol management activities

15

Develop and implement communication plans

15

Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings

10

Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures

5

Take part in training and professional development opportunities to gain and maintain

project management and leadership skills

5

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.

Two years of experience in project management,with increasing scope OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE and independence.

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