Department
PED-HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH (IN-PHSR-IUINA)
Department Information
The Department of Pediatrics employs nearly 1,000 faculty and staff who work alongside employees of Riley Hospital for Children and students of Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine (IUSM) to make Riley Children's Health Indiana's largest and most skilled pediatric system. At IUSM, our mission and core values define who we are, how we act, and what we aspire to accomplish.
Job Summary
The Project Management Specialist is responsible for leading medium-to-large-scale projects from initiation through completion, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and within budget. This role develops and manages project plans, monitors project performance, identifies risks and shortfalls, and provides regular updates on project progress, stakeholder engagement activities, and project metrics.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Develops and manages project plans, timelines, budgets, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensures compliance with organizational policies, project governance standards, and applicable research or engagement protocols
- Monitors project performance, identifies risks and shortfalls, and implements corrective actions as needed
- Communicates project updates, priorities, timelines, risks, and recommendations to leadership, stakeholders, and team members
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement efforts, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, workshops, and community feedback sessions as appropriate
- Provides guidance, mentorship, and support to less experienced team members.
General Responsibilities
- Manages medium to large projects, from start to finish, ensuring on time completion within budget
- Develops project plan(s) and efficiently analyzes, tracks, forecasts, and reports on project metrics and shortfalls
- Coordinates and facilitates efforts of project team(s) consisting of various staff and hourly employees
- Communicates ongoing changes in tasks, goals, or performance
- Collaborates to ensure that project objectives are achieved within established time frames
- Participates in client meetings, vendor/contract decisions, and development of project requirements and specifications
- May provide guidance and support to less experienced peers
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
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2 years of relevant experience
SKILLS
Required
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Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
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Demonstrates project management skills
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Proficient written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent organizational skills
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Excellent collaboration and team building skills
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Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
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Highly thorough and dependable
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Additional Information
$60,000.00 - 70,000.00 per year based on a combination of experience, skill level, education, and training
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
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Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
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Health savings account with generous IU contributions
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Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
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Basic group life insurance paid by IU
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Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
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Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
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Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
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Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
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10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
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Generous paid time off plans
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Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
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Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: General Administration
Job Family: Project Management
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