Manages the full project lifecycle from project initiation to close
Serves as a representative of enterprise initiatives
Develops project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensures efficient resource utilization while following established standards and methods for project management
Creates detailed project plans and schedules
Prepares, manages, and reports on overall project schedule and budget to appropriate managerial levels
Tracks project schedules, deliverables, costs/budget and time
Leads day-to-day project activities to deliver a quality solution on time
Leads cross-functional teams through the process of discovery, design and implementation
Coordinates resources and schedules to achieve desired goals
Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
Establishes procedures, processes, and milestones while working with management staff to resource projects accordingly
Ensures resource availability and allocation; coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
Identifies and assesses risks; facilitates resolution
Reports and escalates identified risks to management as needed
Verifies and manages changes in project scope, schedule, and cost
Ensures all deliverables are at an acceptable level of quality before proceeding to the next phase
Delivers projects on time, within scope and within budget
Conducts post-close analysis of process improvement for future projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Master's degree in public health, healthcare, business or science related field preferred
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in health services, life sciences, biomedical sciences, nursing, or clinical field required
Master’s degree in public health, health care, business, or science related fields is preferred
Requires strong quantitative analytical skill
Minimum of three years' experience managing full lifecycle projects desired
Advanced working knowledge with project management software and Microsoft Office required
Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM), Project Management Certification (PMP), or equivalent advanced training in project management preferred
Specific to Sanford Research - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired
Certification through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) required
Currently licensed with the applicable State Nursing Board and/or possess multistate licensure privileges as required by position
Depending on area, may require valid driver's license.

Benefits

Professional development
Advancement opportunities

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementquantitative analytical skillsresource allocationrisk assessmentproject schedulingbudget managementproject documentationprocess improvementcross-functional team leadershipfull project lifecycle management

Soft Skills

communicationleadershiporganizational skillsstakeholder engagementproblem-solvingtime managementcollaborationadaptabilityattention to detaildecision making

Certifications

Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM)Project Management Professional (PMP)Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA)State Nursing Board Licensemultistate licensure privileges