Implementation Project Management Coordinator

Implementation Project Management Coordinator

Job No : 537422

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Business / Accounting / Finance, Education / Training / Instructional Design

Department : 18300000 - ED-LASTINGER CENTER

Job Description

Classification Title :

Project Manager II

Classification Minimum Requirements :

Master's degree in in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Description :

The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning's mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing a variety of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel respected, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.

Project management coordination and strategic planning

• Conduct project meetings and communicate project status with stakeholders and / or partners, project team members, vendors and supervisors.
• Create and revise policies and procedures; this can include updating existing policies as well as creating new ones.
• Establish and maintain relationships with business units and key stakeholder and / or partner groups to understand their business needs, ensure alignment on objectives and ongoing buy-in across all project activities.
• Translate business objectives into projects with clearly defined scope, timing, deliverables, resources, and key measures of success.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation. Provide regular progress reports, including status updates, performance metrics, and project evaluations.
• Proactively manage and communicate ongoing changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans.
• Identify and implement best practices for project management and process improvement. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO.
• Contribute to strategic planning for both agile and waterfall workflows and practices, including but not limited to change leadership, process mapping, sprint development, and project documentation.

Project management operations

Project management strategy and quality assurance

Other duties as assigned

This position is time limited and soft funded.

Expected Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

Required Qualifications :

Master's degree in in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred :

PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification is preferred.

5 years of experience in project management, with a proven track record of managing large-scale or complex implementations.

Strong project management skills with experience in planning, executing, and closing projects.

Excellent leadership and project team management abilities.

Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira) and project management approaches (e.g. Agile, Kanban, etc.).

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.

Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Proactive and able to anticipate and address potential challenges.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments and with various stakeholders.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Applications Close :

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 537422

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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