Project Senior Manager

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.

Responsibilities*

Milestone & Contract Management Tracking Deliverables (20%)

• Maintaining detailed project workplans to achieve PCORI-specific contractual milestones on schedule.
• Reporting Execution: Compiling and organizing semi-annual progress reports and milestone documentation, to be submitted to the PCORI Program Officer per contractual obligations.
• Audit Readiness: Managing accurate recording of project data, regulatory approvals, and file systems to ensure institutional and federal compliance.
  
  
  

Clinical Research Operations (30%)

• IRB Coordination: Preparing and submitting initial protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Protocol support: Developing and maintaining the protocol, Manual of Procedures, and all participant materials.
• Data Collection Logistics: Supporting the DCC in managing day-to-day data gathering workflow and ensuring adherence to the PCORI Methodology Standards.
• Regulatory Alignment: Monitoring strict patient safety and data privacy safeguards across all active data collection arms.
• Participant Engagement: Directing and carrying out the study's engagement plan, including support for patient stakeholders, in conjunction with study investigators.
• Meeting support: Organizing and directing study meetings as indicated.
  
  
  

Study Site Management (30%)

• Site Management: Serving as the central hub for data-gathering sites, subcontractors, and multi-institutional collaborators. This includes maintaining relations with subcontractors, contracts management, and oversight of performance.
• Clinical site performance: Promoting successful recruitment, retention, and conduct at the study's clinical sites. Supporting data entry, data quality, and other site activities. Assuring that the highest rigor is applied to study conduct, data integrity, and research subject protection.
  
  
  

Financial & Resource Oversight (20%)

• Budget Reconciliation: Collaborating closely with internal institutional finance departments to monitor spending against approved line items.
• Invoicing & Payments: Supporting the DCC as needed with processing vendor, consultant, and subcontractor invoices per specific completed milestones.
• Personnel Allocation: Managing Coordinating Center team members to maintain effective study functions per contractual obligations.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience or 5 years of experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into action
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including clinical stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse audiences
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in ambiguity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Candidates should have knowledge of UM policies and procedures
  
  
  

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
  
  
  

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.