• Is responsible for the planning and execution of diverse projects relating to clinical strategy and operations, health affairs, and health education. This position will require an advanced skill set in project management, team building, and resource management. Projects could range from acute, short-term project needs to complex multi-year, high-profile projects.
• Formulates and communicates project objectives, budget, other resource requirements and timelines, including the development of project milestones and review points.
• Maintains a detailed schedule of all projects, coordinates assignments and necessary follow-up and closely monitors deadlines. Attention to detail, strong leadership, and ability to consistently meet deadlines are critical.
• Coordinates with and utilizes internal and external subject matter experts. Works closely with other members of the RBHS and broader Rutgers community for expertise and project input (for example, clinical and graduate medical education leadership, finance, HR). Supervises any project staff during the projects.
• Creates necessary dashboards, Gantt charts, and other tools to efficiently communicate project scope and progress to broad audiences including senior leadership and internal/external constituents. Assists in the development of strategic communication plans
  to effectively communicate project vision, goals, and status updates.
• Regularly presents to leadership and users on project status updates, results, and course changes, as necessary.
• The position handles highly confidential and sensitive information daily.
• Ensures that all work and documentation meet the highest standards of the department and the project.

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• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in health or social sciences, business administration, information management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of successful progressive project management experience.

• Demonstrated ability to effectuate change management in a large complex setting.
• Proven track record and experience in the management of large and complex projects requiring the collection, review, and evaluation of business processes.
• Must meet project deadlines.
• Must be able to manage multiple program rollouts at the same time and to balance competing priorities.
• Must demonstrate individual initiative to drive projects through to completion.
• Must possess excellent oral, written, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Must have the ability to make independent recommendations.
• Must be able to absorb and process large quantities of disparate information and synthesize quickly.
• Proficiency at using Microsoft’s suite of office products and project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Must be adept with PowerPoint presentations and Excel.

• Advanced degree.
• Past work experience in an academic environment, medical school, or a highly complex organization such as an academic medical center/teaching hospital.