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About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;

• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;

• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;

With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number NONAC3468

Job Title Director, Project Management Office

Position Title Director, Project Management Office

Position Type Non-Faculty

Number of vacancies 1

Salary

Department Information Technology

Position Summary

The Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) seeks an experienced and dynamic Director, Project Management Office to provide strategic leadership and operational management across the institution’s project management initiatives. This role combines technical oversight and project management duties with strategic leadership and coordination responsibilities.

As the Director, Project Management Office, the incumbent will lead the Project Management Office ( PMO ), oversee project portfolios, and drive innovation across the institution’s research, clinical, and educational missions. They will serve as a critical advisor to the CIO , ensuring seamless execution of priorities, managing cross-functional initiatives, and coordinating activities across various departments.

The ideal candidate will combine technical acumen, strategic planning, and leadership skills with a passion for leveraging project management to advance academic medicine, research, and healthcare innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and successful completion of significant projects across MSM , including educational technology implementations, research initiatives, clinical infrastructure enhancements, and operational improvements.

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with institutional strategic objectives.

• Capacity Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Strategic Project Leadership: Assist the CIO in developing and implementing a project management vision and roadmap aligned with the institution’s strategic educational, research, and healthcare goals.

• Digital Transformation: Lead initiatives to modernize the institution’s project management practices, including integrating tools, methodologies, and best practices.

• Innovation and Research Support: Support and enhance project management systems for cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and precision medicine. Foster collaborations between project management and research departments to accelerate innovation.

• IT Governance: Establish and maintain IT governance frameworks to ensure alignment of IT projects with institutional goals, regulatory compliance, and best practices in project management.

• Budget and Resource Management: Manage project budgets and resources, optimizing financial and personnel resources for operational and strategic initiatives.

• Dashboards and Executive Presentations: Develop and maintain project dashboards for tracking progress and performance. Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations to senior leadership to communicate project status, risks, and outcomes.

  Strategic Planning and Prioritization:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, prioritize, and plan strategic projects that align with the medical school’s mission and growth initiatives.

• Manage a portfolio of projects, balancing competing priorities and ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately to high-impact initiatives.

• Oversee the development of short- and long-term project roadmaps, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and contribute to the medical school’s strategic goals.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of project managers and support staff, fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to project management staff to enhance their skills and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

• Develop and implement best practices, tools, and templates for project management across the medical school, standardizing processes and improving efficiency.

• Conduct performance reviews and professional development planning for the project management team.

  Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent years of experience.

• 5-8 years of leadership experience in project management, academic medicine, higher education, or healthcare administration.

• Proven experience in project management strategy, digital transformation, and operations, ideally in healthcare or academia.

• Strong understanding of medical education, clinical operations, research environments, and higher education, with the ability to bridge technical and administrative priorities.

• Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple large-scale projects and initiatives simultaneously.

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and working collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information to senior leadership and non-technical audiences.

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA , FERPA , and other regulations impacting academic medical institutions.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a senior leader in a higher education or healthcare organization.

• Experience with IT operations, healthcare technologies, and medical research systems.

• Project management certifications (e.g., PMP , PRINCE2, Scrum Master).

  Closing Date

  Open Until Filled Yes

  Special Instructions to Applicants

  Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/21669

  EEO Statement Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Job Duties

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have 5-8 years of leadership experience in project management, academic medicine, higher education, or healthcare administration?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do do have a Master’s degree in project management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent years of experience?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you comfortable working on-site?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

  Optional Documents

• Cover Letter