Job Title Project Manager Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Health Behavior Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we want The Project Manager I manages project activities for the grant titled, “A Needs Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health Concerns among Vietnamese Texas Nail Salon Workers” including community engagement; conducting community-based participatory research; developing, implementing, tracking budgets; tracking timelines and deliverables; and providing periodic evaluations and reports for projects that are generally small in scope. What you need to know Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience. Special Instructions: A cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (to include at least one previous supervisor) are strongly recommended. You may upload all three on the application under CV/Resume or upon answering the questionnaire you may attach the documents. Travel: This position may require up to 50% (specify percentage) or more travel Schedule: This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding. Language: Must be fluent in Vietnamese (speaking, reading, and writing); ideally southern dialect Qualifications Required Education and Experience + Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. + 3 years of related program/project management experience. Preferred Qualifications + Master’s degree from an accredited college or university + 5 years of experience in program/project management + Certified Project Manager + Background in occupational safety and health issues Background in qualitative and quantitative analysis + Based in Houston or willing to travel regularly to the Houston metropolitan area Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Must be fluent in Vietnamese (speaking, reading, and writing); ideally southern dialect + Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing + Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff + Excellent communication and presentation skills + Strong interpersonal and organizational skills + Working knowledge of office software and instructional programs + Ability to orally comprehend and express information and use inductive and deductive reasoning + Ability to facilitate and adapt course and the course content + Ability to positively and professionally interact with clients and staff, groups of various sizes + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others + Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving and/or flying on commercial airlines Responsibilities Project Management + Manages project portfolios in line with business strategies and in accordance with project management standards. + Coordinates project resources in conjunction with resource holders and other project managers. + Manages projects that the problem and solution are usually defined and easy to achieve. + Manages project quality control and assurance. + Establishes goals for project delivery Stakeholder Coordination + Periodically conducts meetings with stakeholders to schedule and coordinate project activities. + Collaborates with stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements. + Facilitates internal team and external stakeholder meetings. + Communicates project updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner. + Addresses stakeholder concerns, manages expectations, and ensures high levels of customer satisfaction Reporting and Documentation + Prepares accurate and comprehensive project reports, including financial updates, progress against milestones, and change management processes. + Completes all required project documentation and reports for clients and management. + Maintains project documentation, including project plans, risk registers, issue logs, and lessons learned. + Conducts data analysis and reports to determine project health and completion metrics. + Gathers qualitative and quantitative data for project stakeholders Team Leadership + Manages and supervises project team. + Assigns tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring balanced workloads and optimal utilization of skills. + Fosters a collaborative team environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing. + Identifies training and development needs for team members, providing coaching and mentoring as necessary. Quality Assurance + Ensures adherence to project management best practices, methodologies, and organizational standards. + Monitors project deliverables for quality and compliance with established guidelines and regulations. + Implements appropriate quality control measures and continuous improvement initiatives. Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.