Senior Project Manager

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Closing Date:

09/03/2026

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

AA | Academic Affairs

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Project Manager (Senior Strategy Associate) serves as a key member of the UAMS Office of Strategy and supports enterprise strategy execution under the direction of the Chief Strategy Officer. The position manages implementation of the ASPIRE 2033 strategic plan and enterprise Balanced Scorecard; administers the ClearPoint Strategy platform; guides development of aligned cascade scorecards; coordinates cross-functional strategic initiatives; and provides the analytics, facilitation, reporting, and communications needed to advance institutional priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, finance, accounting, project management, business administration, or a related field plus six (6) years of project or program/project management experience, including experience with executive-level communications and presentations.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn a new platform (ClearPoint Strategy) and become a Super-User.

• Strong institutional knowledge and understanding of UAMS policies, objectives, and mission.

• Ability to think quickly and adjust to changes in project direction; manage multiple priorities; determine solutions; and formulate recommendations.

• Strong oral, written, and listening skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and the general public.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a larger team under strict deadlines, exercising sound judgment and discretion.

• Maturity, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information in a strictly private manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, finance, accounting, project management, business administration, or a related field.

• Experience writing grants and knowledge of objectives and partnerships between UAMS and external organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Works at the direction and delegation of the Chief Strategy Officer to support implementation and execution of ASPIRE 2033 and related institutional strategic priorities.

• Manage implementation of the ASPIRE 2033 strategic plan.

• Coordinate execution of the enterprise Balanced Scorecard.

• Track strategic initiatives, milestones, risks, and dependencies.

• Ensure accountability for enterprise strategic objectives.

• Prepare materials for executive strategy reviews and quarterly performance meetings.

• Work directly with CPS to determine how the strategy should be built in the platform.

• Configure and refine scorecards, measures, initiatives, owners, and reporting.

• Adjust the system as implementation evolves.

• Serve as a primary CPS administrator.

• Troubleshoot configuration issues and recommend improvements.

• Maintain data quality and governance.

• Conduct strategy consultations with approximately 20 vice chancellors, deans, and directors.

• Facilitate development of departmental and college Balanced Scorecards.

• Ensure cascade scorecards align with enterprise strategy.

• Help departments define measures, targets, and initiatives.

• Coach leaders on strategic planning methodology.

• Manage cross-functional strategic initiatives rather than operational projects.

• Lead project planning, timeline management, stakeholder coordination, issue escalation, and executive reporting.

• Develop and maintain strategy dashboards and KPI/target metric reporting.

• Conduct performance trend analysis and identify risks to strategic target achievement.

• Prepare quarterly progress reports and executive presentations.

• Facilitate executive strategy meetings, cascade planning sessions, initiative workgroups, and strategic planning workshops.

• Track follow-up actions and support accountability for commitments.

• Support strategic communications.

• Develop strategy implementation materials.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact

askrecruitment@uams.edu

for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes