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Job TitleRice 360° Engineering Project ManagerDepartmentRice 360: Institute for Global HealthFull Time/Part TimeFull-TimeRequisition NumberS19550Open Date04/15/2019Close DateSalary Information

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings, weekends, and travel to Africa.

Benefits EligibleYesEligible for OvertimeNoPosition Summary

The Rice 360° Engineering Project Manager serves as the engineering project management lead at Rice 360° and liaison between the Rice 360° design team and our manufacturing partners. The Engineering Project Manager will interact extensively with research engineers and manufacturing engineers to facilitate the transition to production of technologies under development through the NEST360° project.

Education RequiredBachelor's DegreeMajor/DisciplineSubstitution for Education Requirement

Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement.

Education Preferred

Bachelor’s in engineering.

Experience Required5 yearsType of Experience

- With a bachelor’s degree, this position requires five years of related experience with at least three years of engineering project management experience

- With a bachelor’s degree in engineering, this position requires five years of related experience with one year of engineering project management experience

Substitution for Experience Requirement

Experience may not be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Preferred

- Experience transitioning technologies from research & development to production
- Experience with design of instrumentation for low-resource settings
- Experience with medical technology development and regulatory approval processes

License/Certification RequiredLicense/Certification PreferredSkills Required

- Effective written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences
- Ability to productively assemble, engage, and lead cross-functional teams
- Demonstrates project management ability to employ integration, scope time management, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement components
- Ability to balance customer expectations with project reality
- Demonstrates resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem solving skills in a variety of situations
- Keen grasp of interpersonal and impact awareness
- Depth of knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects

Skills Preferred

- Ability to manage projects in transition from research & development to production
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Adept at problem solving, creating contingency plans and handling issues when necessary
- Ability to develop and initiate new strategies
- Ability to oversee and direct staff
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet expected deadlines and schedules
- Outstanding ability to work as part of a team and to facilitate collaboration/communication between teams
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Strong data analysis skills

Internal / External Contacts

Internal interaction with Rice 360° students, staff, and faculty. Regular external interaction with manufacturing engineering design team. External contacts with clinicians, researchers, and students.

Physical Demands

n/a

Working Conditions

- M-F 8am-5pm
- Occasional weekend/evening work
- Frequent domestic travel; occasionally may require an extended stay at that location
- Occasional international travel

Security SensitiveYes Special Instructions to ApplicantsQuick Link for Postinghttp://jobs.rice.edu/postings/19230 Job Duties

Job Duty NameEssential FunctionsDescription of Job Duty

- Performs the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing
- Independently leads and directs projects requiring high levels of functional integration and involving multiple disciplines to be managed
- Directs development of an action plan, and estimates requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project
- Facilitates discussions and negotiations to drive recommendation consensus
- Develops and helps execute comprehensive change management strategy and communication plan relative to project scope and stakeholders
- Orchestrates and leads change management methodologies underlying project success
- Performs all other duties as assigned

Job Duties

Job Duty NameOther FunctionsDescription of Job Duty

- Develops, implements, administers, and evaluates programs by conducting research activities within the program, analyzing data, creating reports, reviewing trends, and making program improvement recommendations
- Devises and manages financial and budgetary plans for the program(s), approves and monitors expenditures
- May be responsible for grant preparation and submission or research administration
- May teach a course, seminar or workshop
- May supervise small staff (up to three full time staff)

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and five or more years of related experience with at least three years of engineering project management experience?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and five or more years of related experience with at least one year of engineering project management experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please briefly describe your engineering project management experience (number of years of experience, organization, types of projects, etc.).

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * What is your minimum salary requirement (Please indicate dollar amount)?

   (Open Ended Question)