Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Project manager, for a W-2 contract opportunity in Rochester Hills, MI!
Job Title: Project manager
Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan
Schedule: Hybrid May have to go into office at least once a week
Work hours: 8a.m.-5 p.m. (Possibility of conversion of Shift)
Duration: 12 months + with the chance of extending or converting
Role Type: W2 Contract
Skills
- Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
- Knowledge of animal research regulatory frameworks preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
- 5+ years project management experience in research, healthcare, or related field.
Engagement Schedule:
- Duties Lead end-to-end integration of animal research programs across both institutions.
- Develop and execute integration roadmap including governance, operations, compliance, and
- infrastructure alignment.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including veterinary services, IACUC, research administration, and facilities.
- Conceptualizes ideas and develops comprehensive project plans, including scope, timeline, deliverables, resource allocation, risk assessment, and contingency plans.
- Develops and determines priorities and monitors status of projects.
- Provides regular updates, written and verbal presentations, to leaders and stakeholders, highlighting project progress, key milestones, risks, project findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Resolves project-related issues, conflicts, and challenges in a timely and effective manner.
- Assess current-state operations and identify opportunities for alignment and efficiency.
- Develop unified policies and ensure regulatory compliance (USDA, AAALAC, OLAW).
- Establish project plans, timelines, risks, and resource allocation.
- Communicate progress and recommendations to leadership.
- Resolve integration challenges and support decision-making.
- Lead change management and foster a unified culture.
- Conduct post-implementation evaluations and continuous improvement.
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