Implementation Project Management Coordinator

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 : $, - $,

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 :