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Primary Position Function/Summary for Project Manager:

The Project Manager independently performs budgeting, budget management, planning, communications, personnel resourcing, workflow, tracking and reporting. This includes independent time management and coordination across assigned NCSA projects; Leads information management, tracking, dissemination, and reporting between projects, staff, and leadership. Within projects track goals and works to maintain/drive timelines, establishes processes and methods enabling staff and
resources to be utilized efficiently and toward achieving goals. Daily activity involves interaction with project management software tools and other business support systems, organizing, driving, and coordinating meetings.

Strategic Needs for ACCESS

Major Duties and Responsibilities of Senior Project Manager:

Independent Project Management

Aligned Duties

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What Ron did:

Leadership

(50%)

• Lead project planning activities such as development of plans, project financials, development of SOWs, and identification of resources and availability.

• Provide leadership under the project lead’s direction, including delegating tasks, determining project milestones and setting deadlines.

• Implementation and execution of decisions made by the project lead.

• Track, analyze, and report on project expenditures against the project budget.

• Using independent judgment, assess ongoing and completed work to improve future efficiencies, formulating and recommending changes to project workflows and management as needed.

• Independently prepare and communicate project goals to affected stakeholders.

• Serve as a primary contact/resource for staff regarding project goals, methods, and outcomes.

• Compile and summarize project information and trends using reports and presentations.

• Contribute to/assist with the development of new funding and collaboration opportunities through networking with colleagues internal and external to the University

Aligned Duties

Lavanya:

Shannon:

What Ron did:

Project Management Assistance

• Work closely with project leadership and staff to both track and drive progress toward ensuring project milestones are met, and that staff effort is aligned with project goals.

• Monitor and respond to action items and stakeholder requests to ensure projects are moving forward efficiently.

• Serve as a potential resource person for assisting the project define and achieve project goals, methods, and outcomes.

• Prepare and draft project reports/written materials, as well as coordinate project team contributions.

• Actively participate in project meetings, conferences and reviews.

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Lavanya:

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