Project Manager - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
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Edmonton, Canada

1 month ago

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MED Medicine Department:


  • Competition No.

A

  • Closing Date

Jul 31, 2023
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).


In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our Benefits Overview page and annual salary range of $58,938 to $66,309.

This position has an approximate appointment of 12 months.


Location - North Campus Edmonton.


Working for the University of Alberta


The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.


The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.


Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.


Working for the Department/Faculty


The SMART Network is a state-of-the-art facility that focuses on medical device innovations and health technologies that prevent injury, restore function, and provide advanced technological-based solutions that enhance the well-being of persons with diverse abilities.

Members over 300 are internationally renowned for their break through discoveries and innovations.

The SMART Network focuses on achieving maximum levels of independence and autonomy for people who experience inequities due to societal barriers.

Through its business unit, Smart Technology Innovations (ST Innovations), the SMART Network attracts extensive collaborations with industry and provides services that readily facilitate private-public interactions in the area of health innovations.

This in turn positions the University as a critical player in advancing the health and wealth of Albertans.

**Position
This position will manage all projects brought in by ST Innovations, the business arm of the SMART Network.

The SMART Network is a state-of-the-art facility that focuses on medical device innovations and health technologies that prevent injury, restore function, and provide advanced technological-based solutions that enhance the wellbeing of persons with diverse abilities.

Through ST Innovations, the SMART Network attracts extensive collaborations with industry and provides a variety of services in the area of health innovations.

All aspects of the project from stakeholder assessment to Project Charter, Scope of Work, Budget Management to Reporting will be the responsibility of the project manager.


Duties
Project management (80%)

Works with the Operations Manager, Business Development and Strategy Team and other stakeholder members to plan and implement an appropriate framework for the development of each industry project


This role will:

  • Establish the Project Charter for each industry based ST Innovations project. Outline the scope and budget, schedule project meetings, including ongoing tracking of expenditures, preparation of monthly progress reports and identification of operational issues
  • Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
  • Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
  • Report and escalate to management as needed
  • Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
  • Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and longterm goals
  • Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
  • In close collaboration with Project PIs, document comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
  • Use and continually develop leadership skills
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
  • Develop spreadsheets, Gantt charts, diagrams and process maps to document needs
  • Prepare and make oral and/or written presentations on project activities as required
  • Liaise with the business team of the SMART Network, Project PIs and other stakeholder members to plan and implement each project. Maintain and utilize the project management system Jira for all documentation and duties
Administration and Reporting (20%)

  • Schedule meetings of the project team, committees, and ad hoc meetings as required
  • Take minutes of meetings and provide agenda and summaries of action it
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