PROJECT PLANNER II
Duke University
PROJECT PLANNER II
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Occupational Summary
Apply project management knowledge, technical and interpersonal skills, and project management tools and techniques to meet the project requirements of academic projects coordinated through the Academic Project Management Core.
Work Performed
Implement standard project management processes, tools and methodology to support large or complex academic projects and initiatives. Consistently applying strong judgement, political acumen and standard project management methodology, processes, and tools to projects.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings
- Develop and implement communication plans
- Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures
- Drive project initiation and management activities
- Train, manage, and mentor project team personnel
- Work with functional managers to resolve schedule and resource conflicts. Escalate difficult project issues as appropriate.
Perform any other related duties incidental to the work described herein. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Education/Training
- Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.
Experience
- Four years of progressively responsible experience in academic project management, including complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. Experience in curriculum development, academic assessment and accreditation, program evaluation, cross-school collaboration in higher education, team management, and/or Duke processes is strongly preferred. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage complex relationship, adapt to multiple organizational cultures, demonstrate political acumen and work with executives
- Ability to independently drive multiple projects at one time
- Demonstrated experience delivering quality project outcomes and meeting project deadlines
- Strong problem solving, strategic thinking, and time management skills
- Knowledge of higher education administration
- Well qualified candidates will have knowledge of Duke’s academic structure and resources
| Skill/responsibility | % |
| Implement standard project management processes, tools, and methods for large to complex academic projects and institutional initiatives and events | 50 |
| Assist with project initiation and management activities | 15 |
| Develop and implement communication plans | 15 |
| Plan, lead, and facilitate project team meetings | 10 |
| Develop detailed task lists and standard operating procedures | 5 |
| Take part in training and professional development opportunities to gain and maintain project management and leadership skills | 5 |
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management coursework or certification in Project Management is desired.
Experience
Four years of progressively responsible experience in project management, including complex projects involving multiple functional groups. Experience in medical education/publishing, clinical research, or medical product development is desired OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
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