Our Core Values
Our core values define who we are as an organization and serve as the foundation
of our code of ethics. Arbor Research expects all employees to embody and
demonstrate in our day-to-day work.
Collaborative Spirit: We expect each staff member to learn from and teach one
another and ask each to exhibit curiosity and respect for the contributions
of others.
Creativity: We strive to cultivate a challenging, stimulating, and supportive
environment where our employees are expected to be inquisitive, take the
initiative, and demonstrate ingenuity.
Credibility: Our employees are smart, thoughtful, and objective in their
work. We expect them to be technically solid in their area of expertise and
for those researching to demonstrate scientific rigor.
Dedication: Our team achieves success because of our dedication to carrying
out high-quality work and delivering trusted results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and maintain project work plans and task-based resource estimates.
Monitor milestone accomplishment and budget/resource use. Review and
re-estimate work plans and project resources based on contingencies, changing
priorities, and budget-to-actual comparison regularly, updating the
organizational forecast at least quarterly.
Create generalized project cost estimates based on work plans, loaded average
labor rates, and other direct costs. Upon contract award, work with proposal
development staff to finalize estimates. Manage expenditures consistent with
project and organizational fiscal year budgets.
Negotiate resources for execution of the work plan with functional managers,
Project Directors/Principal Investigators, and Program Directors ensuring a
clear understanding of project objectives and timelines.
Work directly with assigned project staff (of all functions) to ensure
appropriate work plan understanding and progress.
Ensure the preparation of all projects related products and tasks, including
programming tasks, analyses, research reports, progress reports,
presentations, graphics, and tables; assist Project Directors/Principal
Investigators in ultimately being accountable for the quality of these
products. Be proactively aware of issues affecting program area and/or
individual projects.
Serve as the day-to-day liaison to client or funding agency’s scientific or
program leadership (e.g., project officers, program officers).
Provide customers (including Project Director/Principal Investigator, Program
Director, and funder) with required project progress and budget reports, as
appropriate or required for each audience.Provide up to date reporting on
financial and operational performance of projects on a monthly basis.
Assist the Senior Contracts Manager with contracts, including scope of work,
budget, etc.
Contribute to program area strategic discussions and initiatives.
Work with the Project Management Office (PMO) leadership to lead the
development of project management standards, including tools, processes, and
best practices.
Serve as proposal Project Manager and conduct the above activities during the
proposal phase, as needed. Work closely with the proposal team to ensure all
necessary requirements are met for the proposal submission.
Provide mentorship to Project Coordinator(s) and Project Associate(s) and
serve as a resource for Project Managers.
Serve as Project Manager for a variety of projects, including different
contract types, funding sources, scientific content, and across programs.
Additionally, serve as Project Manager for large scale projects that are
scientifically and organizationally complex.
Be functionally responsible and provide supervision for more than project
management.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in related field (public health, quantitative social
science, or management) with ten (10) years progressively more responsible
experience managing projects, including at least two years managing at least
five of the following areas: timelines, budgets, risks, communications,
deliverables, and required reporting
PMP certification or equivalent
Experience in the direct and indirect management of large teams of people
working toward complex goals
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Strong supervisory and mentoring skills
Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs
Health services or public health research background
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Non-profit experience
Experience managing government grants and contracts for research
An understanding of biostatistical, technical programming, and clinical
issues related to health care research in general
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with project management software
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
ENTITY:
Arbor Research Collaborative for Health
WORK ARRANGEMENT:
Remote
LOCATION:
Must be physically located in one of the following states:
Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Idaho,
Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, or Virginia
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS:
Exempt
REPORTS TO:
PMO Manager
HOURS PER WEEK:
40
SUPERVISES OTHERS:
No
OVERNIGHT TRAVEL:
Minimal, no more than 5% (this is position dependent)
SALARY RANGE:
$91,200 - $148,400 (US National Average)
Base Compensation is determined by market range and geographic location pay
zones. Base Compensation also includes various individual factors unique to each
candidate such as job level, prior experience, skill set, certifications, and
education, which may impact the compensation structure.