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About the University of Michigan 

The University of Michigan is a world-renowned institution committed to excellence in education, research, and innovation. Our vibrant community fosters collaboration, diversity, and synergy across various disciplines and sectors. 

The mission of Michigan Medicine is to advance health to serve Michigan and the world. Our vision is to create the future of healthcare through discovery and to become the national leader in health care reform, biomedical innovation, and education.

We are seeking a dedicated and results-driven Project Intermediate Manager to join our dynamic team in the Office of Well-Being at the University Medical School. The selected candidate will play a crucial role in managing and executing a variety of operational projects aimed at improving the quality and safety of healthcare delivery using multidisciplinary, systems-based engineering techniques. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in project management, and an ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams. 

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.

• Project Management & Planning: Lead and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely, budget-compliant, and scope-specific delivery. Develop comprehensive project plans, covering timelines, budgets, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication. 
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Coordination: Work closely with Michigan Medicine stakeholders to gather requirements, define objectives, align on deliverables, and implement solutions that enhance patient safety and system efficiency.  
• Progress Monitoring: Track project progress and performance using appropriate tools and techniques. 
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks, adjusting project plans as necessary. 
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular project status reports to key stakeholders, ensuring clear and transparent communication. 
• Meeting Facilitation: Organize and facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes and action items. 
• Documentation: Maintain project documentation, ensuring adherence to university standards and policies. 
• Process Improvement: Continuously seek and implement opportunities to improve project management processes and methodologies. 
• Systems Analysis: Apply systems thinking to analyze the interactions and contributions of different components within the healthcare system. 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably within an educational, research, or similar institutional environment. 
• Professional certification such as PMP, CAPM, or equivalent is highly desirable. 
• Proven track record of managing projects of varying complexity, including budget management and resource coordination. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders. 
• Proficiency in project management software such as SmartSheets or similar tools. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. 

• Experience with systems engineering, particularly in healthcare contexts. 
• Understanding of multidisciplinary approaches, involving collaboration with experts from fields like medicine, nursing, and public health. 
• Ability to conduct research on practical issues faced by patients and healthcare providers and to develop innovative solutions. 

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 here.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.