How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Who We Are
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) inspires and enables evidence-informed policies and practices that improve the health of people and communities. CHRT's revenue comes from a combination of corporate sponsorships, grants and contracts.
Responsibilities*
The Temporary Project Manager will lead and coordinate a complex, high-impact project on a temporary basis, ensuring smooth progression and alignment to support the Health Services and Innovation team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing comprehensive project plans to meet project objectives within set timelines.
- Utilizing advanced project management tools to track project performance, ensuring effective risk and issue management to maintain project stability.
- Collaborating with finance teams for strategic resource allocation and budget management, aiming to complete projects within budgetary constraints.
- Utilizing advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, employing proficiency in project management methodologies to enable data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Required Qualifications*
- Minimum of 10+ years of related experience (e.g., project management, health policy, community engagement, demonstration projects, health data, survey data, health research and analyses, or consulting support).
- Proven project management skills and experience in managing programs and processes, developing and monitoring budgets, delegating tasks, and managing communication with partners.
- Demonstrated capability to lead projects to completion within defined guidelines, utilizing effective problem-solving skills to achieve project goals.
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic; demonstrated high level of responsibility and accountability.
- Willingness to work collaboratively in an interactive and collegial team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience with healthcare delivery systems, community-based organizations, behavioral health, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and/or community-integrated health networks is strongly preferred.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.