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The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry provides outstanding education within a research-intensive, distributed learning environment where tomorrow's physicians, dentists, health researchers, and other scholars learn to be socially responsible leaders in the advancement of human health.  The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is the largest Faculty on campus and employs over 2,000 part time and full time faculty and over 1,000 staff. 

The Project Manager will be accountable to work closely with stakeholders on a variety of enterprise-wide projects that require his/her expertise in all areas of project execution, control and successful delivery. He/she is responsible to lead the overall planning, management, coordination and financial control of assigned projects using project management skills to define project deliverables and metrics, identify resource requirements, manage project roles, meet training needs, provide customer satisfaction and reporting structures and ensure the quality of project deliverables. 

Qualifications 
Education:
-   Honours BA, or BSc., and Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
-   Masters Degree in a related field preferred

Experience:
-   5 years' project management experience, successfully managing large and/or multiple projects
-   Experience with process, project and change management methodologies, metrics development and with an eye to continuous improvement even after implementation
-   Experience building Executive relationships and proven ability to operate, collaborate and influence at all levels
-   Project management experience working in the health, education or public sector preferred
-   Experience in PeopleSoft applications, Novell Groupwise, and web-based applications is preferred

Skills & Expertise:
-   A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, facilitation and conflict resolution skills
-   Sound judgment and decision making skills
-   Strong business acumen with an ability to influence, motivate and inspire with or without positional authority
-   Critical thinking and discernment to assess and scope areas for improvement and an ability to offer creative solutions
-   Proven ability to take initiative and in depth knowledge of how to champion a project from conception through implementation and evaluation
-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence dealing with all levels of an organization
-   Proven ability in translating business needs to functional requirements
-   Strong customer service skills and ability to understand and translate customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service directly and indirectly to meet or exceed expectations
-   Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving ability with a solid understanding of key financial principles
-   Self-driven, independent thinker who is highly motivated and possesses an intrinsic passion for quality
-   Planning and organizational skills with the ability to build and manage a financial and business plan
-   Strong problem solving skills including experience formulating and executing action plans, and ability to work well in an environment of ambiguity and uncertainty
-   Ability to handle diverse situations, multiple and complex projects and rapidly changing priorities
-   Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
-   Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office suite of software applications (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio) 

Interested applicants are asked to visit: www.workingatwestern.uwo.ca to apply online to job reference 4319, by midnight on January 18th, 2015.

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant's accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources Administration at hrhelp@uwo.ca