Project Manager I-School of Population Health
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, United States
Organization
SOPH-Administration
Location
Main Campus Jackson
Job Category
Clerical and Customer Service
Job Title
Project Manager I-School of Population Health
Job Summary
To collaborate in the coordination, management, and oversight of activities and resources for an assigned project. To establish and implement project management processes to ensure that project requirements are delivered effectively, within budget, in compliance with established standards, and within the specified time frame.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in applicable job-related field and two (2) years of project manager experience or equivalent combination of project manager education/experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of project management processes.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Ability to present information and respond to inquiries.
Ability to clarify project objectives, goals, and the roles and responsibilities of participants.
Ability to organize and manage resources.
Responsibilities
Collaborates in the day-to-day management of the operational aspects of a project and scope. Works with client to identify project objectives and establish project parameters, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
Develops project plans and cost projections and recommends changes as appropriate; identifies and allocates resources and prioritizes tasks to ensure that objectives are met.
Aligns project activities with organizational objectives; ensures that project outcomes equate to organizational success.
Coordinates the development of policies and procedures to meet project requirements.
Interfaces with relevant parties to resolve problems, maintain progress, and maintain mutual interaction of respected parties to reduce the risk of failure and ensure success of project.
Informs management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports; maintains and ensures accuracy of project documents and reports.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking.
Time Type
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt
Yes
Pay Class
Salary
FTE %
100
Work Shift
Day
Benefits Eligibility
Grant Funded: No
Job Posting Date
04/21/2026
Job Closing Date
04/25/2026
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SOPH-Administration
Location
Main Campus Jackson
Job Category
Clerical and Customer Service
Job Title
Project Manager I-School of Population Health
Job Summary
To collaborate in the coordination, management, and oversight of activities and resources for an assigned project. To establish and implement project management processes to ensure that project requirements are delivered effectively, within budget, in compliance with established standards, and within the specified time frame.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in applicable job-related field and two (2) years of project manager experience or equivalent combination of project manager education/experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration
N/A
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of project management processes.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Ability to present information and respond to inquiries.
Ability to clarify project objectives, goals, and the roles and responsibilities of participants.
Ability to organize and manage resources.
Responsibilities
Collaborates in the day-to-day management of the operational aspects of a project and scope. Works with client to identify project objectives and establish project parameters, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
Develops project plans and cost projections and recommends changes as appropriate; identifies and allocates resources and prioritizes tasks to ensure that objectives are met.
Aligns project activities with organizational objectives; ensures that project outcomes equate to organizational success.
Coordinates the development of policies and procedures to meet project requirements.
Interfaces with relevant parties to resolve problems, maintain progress, and maintain mutual interaction of respected parties to reduce the risk of failure and ensure success of project.
Informs management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports; maintains and ensures accuracy of project documents and reports.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking.
Time Type
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt
Yes
Pay Class
Salary
FTE %
100
Work Shift
Day
Benefits Eligibility
Grant Funded: No
Job Posting Date
04/21/2026
Job Closing Date
04/25/2026
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