Research Project Manager II

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Job Title

Research Project Manager II

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Integrated Hospital Care Administration-Integrated Hospital Care Institute

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Job Details

As a Research Project Manager II, you will support the management and operational activities of a large biorepository coordinating center sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. You will work closely with Dr. Valapour, lung transplant pulmonologist, and oversee all aspects of small projects or specific phases of larger projects, coordinating the efforts of a project team under the guidance of Project Manager III or IV. Your role involves planning, monitoring, and evaluating project activities to ensure successful achievement of project objectives. This position is located at Main Campus (Crile building) and may require you to travel to different sites. After the new hire period, you will be able to work from home one day a week.

This position offers educational courses and opportunities for collaboration with study team members as skills and knowledge allow, including access to classes through the Global Leadership and Learning Institute (GLLI).

A caregiver in this role works days from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Support the management and operational activities of a large biorepository coordinating center sponsored by the CF Foundation.
• Manage all aspects of small projects or phases of larger projects.
• Coordinate the activities of a project team under the direction of a Project Manager level III or IV.
• Accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities.
• Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
• Prepare and complete action plans.
• Implement production, productivity, quality and customer service standards.
• Resolve problems.
• Complete audits and identify trends.
• Determine system improvements and implement changes.
• Meet financial objectives by participating in developing forecasting requirements.
• Participate in preparing an annual budget and scheduling expenditures.
• Analyze variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.
• Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and three years of experience coordinating or managing various projects OR High School diploma/GED and seven years of experience OR an Associate's degree and five years of experience OR Master's degree and two years of experience
• Relationship building skills

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Project Management Certification (PMP)
• Background in research

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system
• Must have own transportation to travel to multiple sites.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.