Job No. 157716
- Job Title:
- Project Manager
- Employer:
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- Location:
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Ann Arbor , MI
- Posting Date:
- 05-Feb-2026
- Description:
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Job Summary
The University of Michigan Medical School Business Operations Team is seeking a project manager to lead and execute multiple concurrent projects within the Dean's Office.
This position provides operational and strategic support to Michigan Medicine's enterprise data governance program through coordination of committees, oversight of a project portfolio, management of strategy sessions, and maintenance of business-IT alignment.
Other projects include, but aren't limited to, managing department chair and other leadership searches, coordinating external reviews of Medical School departments, and supporting various business operations initiatives. Individuals in this role will work directly with Michigan Medicine leaders, including the Chief Operating Officer, department chairs, chief department administrators, and other key stakeholders.
This position will have dual reporting responsibilities to the Medical School's Administrative Manager for Executive Recruitment and Project Management and the Manager for Data Governance and Strategic Projects.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
The selected candidate will be responsible for the management, performance, and completion of multiple concurrent projects and events and provides a single point of contact for those projects. This individual will:
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget; develop detailed work plans, schedules, status reports, and projections
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Effectively communicate stakeholder requirements to team members and assign tasks; communicate project progress to all stakeholders
Establish and maintain an excellent working relationship with project or initiative teams and stakeholders
Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
Monitor status of projects to ensure completion of milestones from initiation to delivery, keeping executive leadership informed of any deviations
Prepare written communications and presentations for a variety of audiences including senior leadership
Conduct project meetings and search committee meetings with responsibility for project tracking; identify, assess, and escalate issues, risks, and interdependencies appropriately
Ensure adherence to project deliverables and alignment with institutional policies, standards and benchmarks, resolve issues and manage changes to achieve project outputs
Manage consensus building among stakeholders with disparate viewpoints
Manage end-to-end recruitment functions and plan, coordinate, and execute events, including complex scheduling and full logistical oversight
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications*
3-5 years demonstrated experience in project management
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve results
Strong relationship-building skills, including the demonstrated ability to build consensus among a decentralized stakeholder base
Strong team orientation and ability to effectively navigate complex organizations
Demonstrated initiative, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate flexibility and commitment to embracing change
Detail-oriented and able to bring structure to an unstructured environment
Exceptional time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
Desired Qualifications*
Familiarity with data governance principles and data management
Experience facilitating faculty or leadership recruitment efforts
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent
Experience working in an academic medical center
Knowledge of UM policies and procedures
- Contact information:
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor, MI 48109
- United States
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