Overview:
The Project Manager for the Midwest Pediatric Device Consortium assists in running and operating the FDA PDC program to administer resources and grant support to pediatric medical technologies in need of commercialization support. Additionally, the Project Manager manages new and existing portfolio projects with PDC leaders, medtech industry vendors, clinician innovators, and other relevant stakeholders. Operationally, the Project Manager runs and operates external grant opportunities, annual events, and meeting with pediatric medtech companies as well as operating innovation education programs, workshops, and PDC initiatives. Experience in related programs or projects will be required and will need to be demonstrated in a cover letter in order to be considered.
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Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Develops project plans and timelines to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
- Manages project budgets when applicable and ensures financial goals are met.
- Leads project team meetings and provides direction to team members.
- Monitors project progress and addresses any issues that arise.
- Communicates project status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
- Ensures project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, or equivalent experience, required.
- Master's Degree, preferred.
Licensure Requirement:
(not specified)
Certifications:
Project management certification, preferred.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multitask and efficiently provide time management.
- Collaborative and team-oriented with the ability to work well independently.
Experience:
Three years of relevant program or project support, required.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Decision Making, Interpreting Data, Repetitive hand/arm use
CONTINUOUSLY: Problem solving, Sitting, Walking
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
(not specified)
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- Three years of relevant program or project support experience
- Master's degree
- Project management certification
- Demonstrated experience in related programs or projects in a cover letter
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, multitasking, and time-management abilities
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with ability to work independently
What We Do
Nationwide Children's Hospital is one of America's largest not-for-profit free-standing pediatric health care systems, providing expertise in pediatric population health, behavioral health, genomics, and health equity. It has integrated clinical and research programs and serves over 1.9 million patient visits annually.
