CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you a motivated, detail-oriented individual ready to launch your career in project management? The College of Medicine Office of Research (OR) is seeking an entry level Project Manager to lead and coordinate a variety of exciting research and technology initiatives. In this dynamic role, you’ll manage high impact, time sensitive projects, from infrastructure improvements to strategic tech implementations, while working with cross functional teams across the organization. If you’re passionate about organization, communication, and driving results in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to grow while supporting cutting edge research efforts.
The University of Florida College of Medicine is a leading institution dedicated to advancing medical research, education, and clinical care. As part of a top-tier research university, the College of Medicine fosters an environment of innovation, collaboration, and discovery. The Office of Research plays a crucial role in supporting this mission by facilitating groundbreaking research initiatives and managing strategic projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or related field
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects in research, technology, or academicenvironments
• Experience with technology implementation projects and vendor management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience coordinating technical deployment projects and stakeholder management

Strategic Project Management and Execution

• Lead project planning, scope definition, and timeline development for multi-phase research infrastructureinitiatives
• Coordinate project deliverables, milestones, and resource allocation across complex technologyimplementation projects
• Manage project budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement processes for discrete initiatives
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to ensure on-time delivery
• Facilitate project closure activities and post-project evaluation processes

Technology Initiative Coordination and Implementation

• Manage complex technology deployment projects from planning through implementation phases
• Coordinate multi-stakeholder technology initiatives with defined deliverables and timelines
• Lead cross-functional teams through project phases from concept to deployment
• Manage vendor relationships and technical implementation processes for strategic initiatives
• Support post-implementation evaluation and optimization processes for technology projects

Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as primary liaison between project teams, institutional partners, and external collaborators
• Facilitate project steering committee meetings and stakeholder communication for complex initiatives
• Coordinate with institutional compliance offices, legal teams, and administrative units for project-specificrequirements
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships for project-specific deliverables
• Lead project communication strategies and status reporting to senior leadership

Project Documentation and Process Development

• Develop project management templates, workflows, and documentation standards for new initiatives
• Create project assessment frameworks and success metrics for complex research support projects
• Support knowledge transfer activities between completed and new project phases