Project Manager Senior

Job Profile:

Research Administration Manager 3

Job Family:

Research Administration

Time Type:

Full time

Max Pay – Depends on experience:

$105,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

ASU Health is seeking a Project Manager Senior to lead and manage complex, high-priority projects that support the growth and strategic initiatives of ASU Health. This role partners with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners to plan, execute, and deliver projects from initiation through completion.

The Project Manager Senior will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities, timelines, and desired outcomes. This position plays a key role in advancing initiatives across ASU Health’s academic, clinical, and research areas, including program development, infrastructure planning, and strategic partnerships.

Salary Range: $94,300 to $105,000; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Lead the planning, development, and execution of multiple concurrent, large-scale, high-priority projects and strategic initiatives in support of ASU Health priorities

• Partner with senior and executive leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners to define project scope, goals, success metrics, governance structures, timelines, and budgets

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including task assignments, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths; ensure alignment with organizational strategy and priorities

• Identify, secure, and manage required resources, including personnel, subject matter experts, vendors, and consultants

• Establish and apply appropriate project management methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

• Monitor project performance and progress; proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and manage conflicts to maintain momentum and achieve desired outcomes

• Coordinate across university units and external partners to align priorities, resources, and timelines in a complex, matrixed environment

• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies to support successful implementation of initiatives

• Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making and ensure transparency

• Oversee project financials, including budget development, tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis; ensure responsible stewardship of resources

• Ensure compliance with applicable institutional, regulatory, and contractual requirements, including preparation and submission of required documentation and reports

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement operational and infrastructure requirements, including facilities, space planning, equipment, and technology needs

• Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to project team members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment

• Lead project closeout activities, including evaluation of outcomes, documentation of lessons learned, and preparation of final reports and summaries

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in project management, business administration, public administration, or a related field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or comparable certification

• Demonstrated experience working within or supporting higher education, healthcare, public health, or similarly complex, regulated environments

• Experience managing grant-funded or externally funded projects

• Experience using project management systems, CRM tools, or similar platforms to manage and track work

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials and delivering presentations to audiences

• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with senior leadership, internal stakeholders, and external partners

• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-intensity, and decentralized environments with a high degree of independence and accountability

• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions

• Other duties as assigned

Working Environment:

• Activities are primarily performed in an environmentally controlled office setting, with extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and participating in virtual and in-person meetings

• Regularly required to stand, walk moderate distances, and move between offices, meeting spaces, and campus locations

• May be required to travel between university campuses and partner locations for meetings, site visits, and project coordination

• Work is performed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing needs, and meet deadlines

• May require occasional evening or weekend work to support project milestones, events, or critical deadlines

• This position is expected to work primarily onsite in close collaboration with ASU Health leadership, with some flexibility for remote work as appropriate

Department Statement:

ASU Health brings together the nation’s most innovative university and its large, diverse, and interdisciplinary ecosystem to address the health needs of Arizona and the nation.

Through bold initiatives that transform health care delivery, embrace technology to improve health outcomes, and expand the health workforce, ASU Health is reimagining how care is designed, taught, and experienced.

ASU Health includes the John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, the School of Technology for Public Health, the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, the College of Health Solutions, the Medical Master’s Institute, the Health Observatory at ASU, and ASU Clinics.

Join us and you’ll be part of a team that is redefining health care — from clinic to community, from research to practice — and making real impact for individuals, families, and populations today and for the future.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$21076.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

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