Project Manager - Program Development; Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Position: Project Manager - New Program Development (Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences)
## Project Manager - New Program Development (Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences)
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Wichita, KStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR010117##
** Department:
** SOM Wichita Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences-----Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Staff##
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* Position Title:

** Project Manager - New Program Development (Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences)##
** Job Family Group:
** Professional Staff##
** Job Description

Summary:

** The Project Manager for New Program Development is responsible for leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new initiatives for the department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences. This role bridges strategic goals with operational execution, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, resource allocation, and coordinating with stakeholders. The Project Manager works with department leadership, faculty, and outside partners to ensure collaborative program design.##

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* Job Description:

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* Job Duties:

*** Support the development of new programs, though initial operational implementation, as guided by department leadership.
* Complete relevant applications as needed.
* Collaborate with research support services to develop grant applications as needed for funding.
* Collaborate with department leadership, and subject‐matter experts to define program objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and success measures.
* In coordination with executive leadership and administration, develop comprehensive program plans, including milestones, resource requirements, and budgets.
* Identify and evaluate operational, financial and organizational impacts associated with new programs.
* Monitor progress to keep programs on track.
* Coordinate with department leadership and external partners involved in program development, as applicable.
* Design and document program workflows, policies, and procedures necessary for effective ongoing operation.
* Prepare transition plans and documentation to support successful handoff to ongoing operations.
* Capture lessons learned and recommend improvements to future program development initiatives.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
** Work Environment:
*** The position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule, combining in-office and remote work, after a training period and with supervisor approval.##
** Required Qualifications
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* Work Experience:

* Nine (9) years of experience in project management or program coordination. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
** Preferred Qualifications
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* Education:

* Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, business, technology, project management, or related field.

Certifications/Licenses:
* PMP – Project Management Professional
* Agile* Other comparable project management certification

Work Experience:

* Experience with platform deployments, technology rollouts, or enterprise system updates.
* Experience in higher education, research, or healthcare.
* Project management tools and methodologies.
** Skills
* ** Organization* Communication
* Leadership* Strategic planning
* Prioritization* Timeline management
* Collaboration* Risk management
* Detail‐oriented
* Adaptability* Problem‐solving
** Required Documents:
*** CV / Resume
* Cover Letter
** Comprehensive Benefits Package:
** Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for…