(Hybrid) Program Director - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Hybrid) Program Director.

About the Opportunity

This position will lead the design, coordination, improvement, and implementation of RNI's clinical and applied research initiatives. Must communicate project plans within RNI's multidisciplinary structure and between outside collaborative partners.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.]
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Lead project managers at the RNI by developing standard operating procedures, provide training, and guidance.
• Assures quality control over project management process between fellow PMs and RNI research leadership.
• Organize and coordinate RNI's clinical and applied research projects across RNI's internal departments and between external research and development partners.
• Partner with senior executives to define project approach and ensure overall project plan will achieve objectives.
• Oversees and monitors progress of RNI team members who are implementing project plans and providing support for various initiatives.
• Work closely with WVUH, HSC, WVU, and RNI leadership to proactively identify and resolve issues that may adversely impact projects.
• Comprehend internal and external drivers that influence effective operation, management, and execution of HSC resourcing, planning, programming, and budget execution processes.
• Present analysis and recommendation to decision makers in a succinct and organized manner, including identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to evaluate operational effectiveness.
• Provide proper support for all external collaborative and contracted partners as well as RNI research partners.
• Develops executive presentations for stakeholder communications on strategic initiatives progress, risks, and budget results. Review and analyze operational reports, summarize findings.
• Track and report project milestones and provide status reports in the selected format at the assigned interval
• Determines most efficient and cost-effective means for gathering and analyzing data needed to support research and development goals and achieve growth through the accomplishment of long-range goals and objectives.
• Drive strategic initiatives and manage internal and external relationships to ensure commitments are met, deadlines are realized, and expectations are managed appropriately. May manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Monitors compliance and ensures adherence to all policies and procedures
• Supervise and manage team of project managers
• Oversee the training and quality standards of project management team.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the following:
  
  
  
  • Project management.
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Use of Project Management methodologies (i.e. Agile, Waterfall, Lean Scrum).
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and make appropriate decisions.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution and problem resolution skills.
• Proven ability to document and refine complex processes to project plans.
• Strong organizational, leadership and time management skills.
• Proficient in project management software (i.e. Microsoft Project, Basecamp, Workzone, Trello).

• Project Management Certification

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.