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Job Summary

As a member of program team leadership, the Project Manager will work to advance the goals and objectives of Mi-CHEC, Mi-CHIME for Children, and possibly other pediatric health improvement programs. The individual in this role will operate with minimal supervision and be expected to think critically, exercise independent judgement, and contribute significantly to the operations of these programs.

The Michigan Child Health Equity Collaborative (Mi-CHEC) and Michigan Community Hospitals Improving Equity for Children (Mi-CHIME) programs aim to examine the potential for poorer outcomes resulting from variation in care provided to children and the experiences of patients and families seeking and receiving care within health systems across Michigan. Program leadership is seeking a detail-oriented and self-directed individual to oversee these child health improvement programs.

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.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savingsResponsibilities*Manage and serve as single point of contact for multiple large, complex programs consisting of multiple projects requiring collaboration across internal and external stakeholders; Independently manage all projects from original concept through close-out.Substantially contribute to all facets of project planning, independently identifying plans of action and potential barriers, and problem-solving solutions.Independently create and disseminate detailed work plans, schedules, project budgets, and progress reports. Independently track project deliverables of internal and external collaborating teams, ensuring all deadlines are met. Ensure integration of external team activities.Conduct program/project meetings. Coordinate team communications and directly communicate with key stakeholders, collaborating performance sites, contractors, and funding agencies.Assume managerial responsibility for project administrative and research staff. Create and manage million-dollar project budgets. Independently identify courses of action to ensure appropriate spending.Ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. Independently develop and manage IRB applications, Data Use Agreements, Legal agreements with other institutions (e.g. Business Associate Agreements).Draft and/or assist in drafting sponsor-required reports, grant applications with supporting documentation, and manuscripts.Required Qualifications*Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 4+ years of experience in the management of complex projects or programsDemonstrated ability to independently lead all project management processes from project planning to closeoutProven ability to lead a team, build effective working relationships, and collaborate across multiple levels of key stakeholdersDemonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to set priorities, and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlinesProven ability to independently take initiative, identify barriers and solve problems, adapt to changes quickly, make independent judgments, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a teamExperience developing and managing study protocols and project workplansExperience developing and managing large (mulit-million dollar) grant budgetsExperience maintaining research regulatory requirements and human subjects protections including extensive knowledge and experience with IRB applications (new submissions, amendments, continuing reviews) and processes (includes confidentiality and compliance)Excellent oral and written communication skills; timely and consistent communication and follow-through with leadership, the project team and stakeholdersExperience with external grant submissions and managementExperience submitting abstracts and peer-reviewed manuscriptsExperience supervising research personnel, mentoring junior project staffProficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio), Adobe, and Google Applications.Willingness and ability to work onsite at least 3.5 days/weekDesired Qualifications*Master's Degree in relevant field with 8+ years of experience in the management of healthcare related projects or programsTraining in human subjects research rights and responsibilitiesBackground, experience, or education in pediatric health services research Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as page one of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. This position has funding for one year with additionally funding anticipated for the next 3 years.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.