Project Manager, Diagnostic Imaging Administration

MISSION STATEMENT


The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.



SUMMARY

The ideal candidate will have facilities or construction experience.

The primary purpose of the Project Manager is to direct multiple projects that span across the Division of Diagnostic Imaging and its departments and teams, the Institution, and external partners, as assigned by the Executive Director, Business Operations. In doing so, the Project Manager will independently analyze issues, identify solutions, implement solutions in collaboration with partners, monitor results and make changes, as appropriate. This individual will recognize and address issues across their scope of influence. Must have exceptional organization and planning skills, creative problem-solving skills, ability to build effective relationships, exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to influence others, including persuasive communication and presentation skills.

 

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES



Develops, directs, and executes multiple projects that impact the division and institution as assigned by the Executive Director, Business Operations, and DI Executive Committee members.  Develops project plans which identify and address key issues, problems, approaches, timelines, performance metrics, resources required, and budget for assigned projects. Assumes responsibility with Division leadership for integrity and success of projects. Ensures a proactive, collaborative, transparent project management process and active communication regarding implications to stakeholders. Establishes procedures for implementation of project recommendations and results. 
Facilitates and supports Division of Diagnostic Imaging committees and short-term task forces to assist in the implementation, communication or development of committee action items.

Drives communication related to project facilitation, implementation, and change management. 

Works closely with internal communications to development communication material as appropriate for change manager and project facilitation.

Interacts daily with DI leadership, and ensures messaging reached stakeholders to support change management at a local level.

Implements innovative solutions for centralized, division-level communication to decentralized departments, teams, and groups.

 Builds relationships with departments and divisions throughout the institution, and external organizations as needed, to gather financial, operational and market information needed to facilitate and complete projects.    

Maintain an understanding of institutional and divisional culture, politics and operational dynamics.

Resolves problems that impede the success of large-scale, multi-faceted projects involving employees across the division and institution, and vendors as applicable.  

Provides regular status updates to divisional leaders and executive director, including Diagnostic Imaging Executive Committee.    

Inform leadership team of barriers and strategic implications. 

Other duties as assigned