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Job Summary

The mission of the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is to catalyze, support, and safeguard U-M research. To that end, our team is constantly striving to foster new research, build partnerships, and provide support to our researchers in order to realize our vision of research that serves the world.

OVPR has numerous reporting units conducting research as well as units focused on services and support of our researchers. The service and support units all provide critical support to position our researchers for success. In addition, OVPR is led by a strong leadership team supporting the Vice President for Research and Innovation that consists of Associate and Assistant Vice Presidents for Research and Executive Directors. OVPR is seeking a project manager to support the newly formed AI Institutes at Michigan (AIIM), reporting to the executive director of the Michigan Institutes for Data & AI in Society (MIDAS) and working closely with other leadership team members and staff. This person will support AIIM strategic planning, multiple AI initiatives, campus stakeholder engagement, and partnership development with public and private organizations.

Responsibilities*

Under general direction, responsible for the management, performance, and completion of multiple concurrent projects, and provide a single point of contact for those projects.

Develops detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, status reports, progress tracking, and projections. Manages project scope. Maintains effective and transparent documentation for the project owner or leadership team.

Measures project performance and tasks using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.

Collaborates with business process owners and provides project scoping direction and setup. Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the project plan, in order to align the stakeholders and team members.

Manages relationships with stakeholders and effectively communicates stakeholder requirements to team members and communicates project progress to all stakeholders.

Prepares written communications and presentations for a variety of audiences including senior leadership. Effectively coordinates and facilitates communication planning and deliverables for projects and initiatives.

Takes projects from original concept through completion, on time and on budget (if applicable), using appropriate tools.

Identifies and assesses issues, risks, and interdependencies, and escalates appropriately. Proactively makes recommendations.

Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members.

Conducts background research and prepares briefings / memos for leadership and collaborators in the project planning phase.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least five years of considerable progressively responsible experience in project management or similar experience.

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at once.

Experience supporting leadership and strategic initiatives.

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and deliverables.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience with project management in AI or related quantitative research fields.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in order to achieve results.

Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management, techniques, and tools.

Use of strong analytical skills to gather and summarize data and information

Ability to identify solutions and prioritize work assignments independently.

Ability to provide outstanding customer service.

Experience with managing stakeholder relationships.

Knowledge of the University of Michigan research enterprise.

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.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.