Project Manager

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 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.