Alice L. Walton School of Medicine
Project Manager, Finance and Administration
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
Project Manager, Finance and Administration
Join to apply for the Project Manager, Finance and Administration role at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Job Description
Job Title:
Project Manager, Finance and Administration Reports to:
Vice President of Finance and Administration FLSA Classification:
Exempt Location:
Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site) Who We Are
Founded in 2021, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is a nonprofit, four‑year MD program that will enhance traditional medical education with the arts, humanities, and whole health principles. The school’s culture embraces self‑care to empower students to care for their own well‑being as well as their patients. The school’s state‑of‑the‑art medical education facility is under construction in Bentonville, Arkansas on the Crystal Bridges campus, home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Heartland Whole Health Institute. The school has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. About The Position
The Project Manager, Finance and Administration organizes, manages, and plans various complex projects within AWSOM from initiation to completion. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager collaborates with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to define project objectives, develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from project initiation to closure, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and within budget. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, and develop comprehensive project plans to outline timelines, milestones, tasks, and resource requirements. Coordinate project activities and tasks across cross‑functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, priorities, and responsibilities. Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support project activities and ensure efficient utilization of resources. Monitor project progress and performance against established goals, timelines, and budget, and proactively identify and address any deviations or risks. Implement project management best practices, methodologies, and tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance project outcomes. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate project status, updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges or changes in project scope or requirements. Manage project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, and other project‑related documents. Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the project team. Manage and execute Executive and special projects assigned by Vice President of Finance & Administration with precision, proficiency and a high level of customer service. Other duties assigned by Vice President of Finance & Administration. Qualifications And Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Health Care, or Higher Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum two years of proven experience as a project manager, managing complex projects from initiation to closure, preferred. Proven ability to apply project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, adapting approaches to meet project requirements, preferred. PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications, preferred. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, required. Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing deadlines, required. Advanced project management skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks and ensuring consistent follow‑through, required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences professionally, required. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, required. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions to optimize project performance, preferred. Creative and strategic problem‑solving skills to overcome challenges and achieve project objectives, preferred. Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and business needs, preferred. Proficiency in project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets, Asana, or Jira, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new applications, required. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision, required. Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Physical Demands
In the work environment described, the position requires sitting at a desk and utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination, bending, and stretching, and physical stamina to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job. Work Environment
Work is performed full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m.‑5 p.m.) in a professional, climate‑controlled office environment with standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones. This role requires working in an open setting near colleagues. The noise level is typically low to moderate. The role also requires interaction with both the public and internal team members in a professional and courteous manner. Some local travel will be required, and a flexible schedule may be necessary to accommodate business needs, including occasional evening and weekend work hours. Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.
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Join to apply for the Project Manager, Finance and Administration role at Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Job Description
Job Title:
Project Manager, Finance and Administration Reports to:
Vice President of Finance and Administration FLSA Classification:
Exempt Location:
Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site) Who We Are
Founded in 2021, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is a nonprofit, four‑year MD program that will enhance traditional medical education with the arts, humanities, and whole health principles. The school’s culture embraces self‑care to empower students to care for their own well‑being as well as their patients. The school’s state‑of‑the‑art medical education facility is under construction in Bentonville, Arkansas on the Crystal Bridges campus, home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Heartland Whole Health Institute. The school has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. About The Position
The Project Manager, Finance and Administration organizes, manages, and plans various complex projects within AWSOM from initiation to completion. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The Project Manager collaborates with cross‑functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to define project objectives, develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration. Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, from project initiation to closure, ensuring that all deliverables are met on time and within budget. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, and develop comprehensive project plans to outline timelines, milestones, tasks, and resource requirements. Coordinate project activities and tasks across cross‑functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals, priorities, and responsibilities. Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to support project activities and ensure efficient utilization of resources. Monitor project progress and performance against established goals, timelines, and budget, and proactively identify and address any deviations or risks. Implement project management best practices, methodologies, and tools to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance project outcomes. Facilitate meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate project status, updates, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management. Identify and mitigate project risks and issues and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges or changes in project scope or requirements. Manage project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, status reports, and other project‑related documents. Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the project team. Manage and execute Executive and special projects assigned by Vice President of Finance & Administration with precision, proficiency and a high level of customer service. Other duties assigned by Vice President of Finance & Administration. Qualifications And Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Health Care, or Higher Education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced degree preferred. Minimum two years of proven experience as a project manager, managing complex projects from initiation to closure, preferred. Proven ability to apply project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, adapting approaches to meet project requirements, preferred. PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications, preferred. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, required. Strong time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage competing deadlines, required. Advanced project management skills, including prioritizing multiple tasks and ensuring consistent follow‑through, required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences professionally, required. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders, required. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions to optimize project performance, preferred. Creative and strategic problem‑solving skills to overcome challenges and achieve project objectives, preferred. Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and business needs, preferred. Proficiency in project management software, such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets, Asana, or Jira, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new applications, required. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and work independently with minimal supervision, required. Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Physical Demands
In the work environment described, the position requires sitting at a desk and utilizing a computer and a telephone for prolonged periods of time and good eye/hand coordination, bending, and stretching, and physical stamina to lift and transport a minimum of 10 pounds. Visual acuity to review written materials is required for this job. Work Environment
Work is performed full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 8 a.m.‑5 p.m.) in a professional, climate‑controlled office environment with standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and telephones. This role requires working in an open setting near colleagues. The noise level is typically low to moderate. The role also requires interaction with both the public and internal team members in a professional and courteous manner. Some local travel will be required, and a flexible schedule may be necessary to accommodate business needs, including occasional evening and weekend work hours. Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States.
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