VCR Project Manager II

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Omaha, NE

Vice Chancellor for Research

Vice Chancellor for Research

Full-Time Regular

Remote/Telecommuting;
Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

In the Office of Special Projects, the Project Manager II supports strategic initiatives of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. The Project Manager II, with limited guidance, will oversee evaluation and performance measurement for planning, implementing, and reporting on key project and portfolio milestones across all capabilities, activities, and timelines of the assigned project. The PM will work on moderately complex projects with key stakeholders across the university to define, source, and track outcomes‑based metrics measured throughout the project.

The PM will conduct independent strategic task implementation and will bring together appropriate working groups of internal and external partners to achieve the goals of the program.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

• 3 years of related project management experience with projects in excess of one million dollars.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work independently to achieve departmental goals, deadlines, and desired outcomes/results.
• Strong follow‑up skills and ability to keep track of a long and complex to‑do list in the face of tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft One Drive, Teams, Planner, Zoom.

• Business Administration, Healthcare/Nursing Administration, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development or related field.
• Experience with preparation of written documents and/or proofreading; experience with leadership reports; experience in an academic setting.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute or Green Belt.
• Strong background in research, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, One Note, Smartsheet, Forms, REDCap, Qualtrics.

Required:

Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, One Drive, Teams, Planner, Zoom. Preferred:
SharePoint, One Note, Smartsheet, Forms, REDCap, Qualtrics.

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402‑559‑4070 or unmcstaffing to request an accommodation.