Project Manager - Government Affairs

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Your Role: Part-Time Government Affairs Project Manager (approximately 20 hours per week)

As a Part-Time Project Manager, you will join the planning team for our groundbreaking OneHealth Innovation District.

This unique role is ideal for an individual with a strong academic background and experience in complex project management, who possesses exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills, and is eager to apply their expertise to a transformative initiative.

The Project Manager will be instrumental in planning, coordinating, and advancing key workstreams for the district, translating complex scientific and strategic objectives into actionable project plans.

Your Responsibilities:


* OneHealth District Planning & Definition:
+ Collaborate with the OneHealth Innovation District leadership to translate strategic vision into detailed project scopes, deliverables, and work breakdown structures for various planning workstreams (e.g., master planning, partnership development, governance models, research themes).
+ Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates, drawing on experience managing complex academic initiatives or grants.
+ Identify and define project tasks and resource requirements, working closely with diverse internal and external stakeholders involved in the district's development.



* Execution & Monitoring:
+ Coordinate and support various planning workstreams, ensuring alignment with the overall OneHealth Innovation District objectives.
+ Monitor project progress, track key milestones, and manage interdependencies across diverse teams (e.g., real estate, government affairs, R&D, academic partners).
+ Proactively identify potential risks and challenges specific to a large-scale innovation district, developing and implementing mitigation strategies.
+ Ensure planning activities adhere to established quality standards and strategic goals.



* Communication & Stakeholder Management:
+ Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders ...