Project Manager

Position Description:

We're looking for those individuals-the creative thinkers and innovation seekers-who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities.

In the role of Project Manager in the Office of the Provost you are responsible for supporting the planning, facilitation, communications and coordination of strategic projects, programs, and initiatives supporting the Office of the Provost leaders and team.

The Project Manager executes the planning, development, and implementation of strategic projects and initiatives working in partnership with interdisciplinary work groups and key stakeholders to meet the strategic vision of the project. Effectively manages implementation schedule and priorities and delivers high quality solutions.

Primary Functions

• Oversees multiple projects of a complex nature involving multiple departments and stakeholders across the organization. Manages project design and scope, project planning and tracking, implementation and transition to operations.
• Ensures that projects are delivered within the approved project scope and that projects meet approved project requirements.
• Works with Provost and MCW leaders to appropriately manage, identify, and secure appropriate resources to provide project deliverables.
• Develops and maintains the project schedule to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Develops accurate project proformas that include assumptions, FTE, duration, cost, and resources for all phases of a project including transition to operations. Manages project budget. Performs budget analysis. Ensures project is completed within budget.
• Creates and oversees effective communication plans that address all aspects of the project and comprehensively target appropriate audiences. Facilitates communication among workgroups and key stakeholders. Composes and edits correspondence. Reports on project status.
• Maintains communication with Provost to manage expectations throughout the project.
• Uses effective change management techniques to manage changes to project scope and impact of changes on key stakeholders.
• Effectively uses project management tools and techniques, such as creating and maintaining project schedules, risk and issues logs, project change requests, and status reporting.
• Uses appropriate project team members as contributors, reviewers, and approvers of project documentation to produce high-quality project deliverables.
• Assures compliance with regulatory and institutional policies and committees.
• Plans and facilitates meetings and prepares meeting activities. Manages action items to completion.

Preferred Schedule:



Full-time role with expectations for coverage during core business hours and flexibility required as necessary to accommodate business needs.

Position Requirements:

• Master's degree

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Why MCW?

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options
• 403B Retirement Package
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a full list of positions see: www.mcw.edu/careers

For a brief overview of our benefits see: https://www.mcw.edu/departments/human-resources/benefits

Eastern Wisconsin is a vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. MCW is intent on attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and faculty body that reflects the community we serve. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, thought, and perspectives to advance excellence in science and medicine. MCW is a welcoming campus community with a strong culture of collaboration, partnership, and engagement with our surrounding community. For more information, please visit our institutional website at https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination


The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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