Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI) Project Manager

ORTHOWORX INC

Orthopedic Industry Retention Initiative (OIRI) Project Manager

Warsaw, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    About OrthoWorx: Formed in 2009 with initial funding from the Lilly Endowment for the Orthopedics Capital Foundation, the OrthoWorx (www.orthoworxindiana.com ) initiatives feature community-based strategic collaborations with the orthopedic industry and other stakeholders. OrthoWorx is focused on advancing the Orthopedic Capital of the World® for generations to come by fostering a welcoming and inclusive social environment focused on sustained economic opportunity. OrthoWorx is a non-profit and receives 501c3 funding through another affiliated organization, Orthopedics Capital Foundation (OCF). About Orthopedics Capital Foundation: For the benefit of the Kosciusko County region, we seek to support the long-term sustainability and growth of Warsaw’s orthopedic community through charitable, educations and scientific activities focused on: equipping talent, enriching community, and accelerating innovation. Position Summary: The OIRI Project Manager is responsible for accumulating, analyzing, managing, and reporting the detailed elements of the OIRI projects. The OIRI Project Manager will report to and support the OIRI Executive Director in the overall responsibility and oversight for the implementation and deployment of funding for the OIRI initiative. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: interacting with key stakeholders (internal and external) and investors, project management, and completing the regular and required reporting to the state of Indiana for the OIRI funds. This role will support the OIRI Executive Director in the collaboration with various local organizational leaders, city and county officials, education and industry partners, private and public company leaders, and other community stakeholders. The position is a 12-month 3-year grant-supported staff position. Essential Responsibilities: ● Serve as the secondary point of contact for the OIRI project. ● Support the OIRI Executive Director in interactions with local organizational leaders, city and county officials, elected state government officials and entities, education and industry partners, private and public company leaders, and other community stakeholders involved with the OIRI project. ● Support the OIRI Executive Director in the management of contractual relationships and consultant/advisory groups for the OIRI project. ● Work closely with the OIRI Executive Director, OrthoWorx President/CEO, members of the Visioning Committee, and OrthoWorx Board members on the detailed oversight and overall project management and reporting for the OIRI project. ● Support the OIRI Executive Director and OrthoWorx Controller on the capital elements of the OIRI project to ensure completion of all material aspects of the OIRI projects June 2027. ● Work closely with the OIRI Executive Director and OrthoWorx Controller on reporting expenditures and project tracking for the OIRI project. ● Support the OIRI Executive Directory with the engagement of stakeholders impacted by the OIRI projects and the communication group chosen to ensure effective local, regional, and state-wide communication on the OIRI project. ● Support the OIRI Executive Director to ensure effective communication with the state Budget Committee and designees thereof for the OIRI project, and timely complete periodic required grant and financial reporting. ● Other essential duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: ● Oversee any temporary/contract staff or student interns directly involved with the OIRI project. Performance Areas: A. Job Effectiveness (Competence)

    1. Knowledge: Demonstrates job knowledge, understands how his/her work relates to the overall OIRI project and organization. Possess knowledge of all tools, equipment and resources most useful to the position.
    2. Organization: Plans and organizes work, demonstrates dependability and good attendance, makes effective decisions, solves problems timely and effectively, demonstrates good judgment, and handles multiple tasks simultaneously.
    3. Results: Achieves needed results, takes responsibility, and communicates adequately and effectively. B. People Matter (Character)
    4. Interpersonal Skills: Shows respect for others, actively builds trust, demonstrates honesty/fairness. Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality. Gives credit to others, routinely expresses positive feedback and gratitude, understands others' perspectives, believes in and supports a diverse and inclusive environment, and easily comprehends and resolves issues with a “can do” attitude.
    5. Teamwork/ Conflict Resolution: Actively applies teamwork principles, supports the goals of others. Doesn’t harbor ill will, seeks timely and productive resolution of conflicts, shows loyalty to those not present, and avoids backstabbing and gossip. C. Organizational Success (Service)
    6. Customer & Organizational Orientation: Makes the OIRI project a priority, treats others with respect, and displays a positive attitude. Shows support and respect for the organization, management, policies and procedures, and the community.
    7. Continuous Learning: Actively develops job related knowledge & skills and increases knowledge about the organization, flexible/adaptable to change, demonstrates creativity/innovation in work. Job Requirements: A. General: Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations to safely perform the essential responsibilities of the job. B. Physical: Must have sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate equipment including, but not limited to: computers, keyboards, mice, touch screens, push buttons, stylus, and remote controls. C. Mental: Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems. Qualifications: A. Minimum:
    8. Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience.
    9. 5+ years work experience in project or operations management
    10. Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
    11. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
    12. Strong work ethic, commitment, and attention to detail.
    13. Must have a demonstrated ability to juggle and manage multiple tasks, operate under pressure, and collaborate effectively.
    14. Must be on-time, dependable, and able to remain attentive to details until all tasks are complete.
    15. Must exercise and demonstrate good judgment. B. Preferred:
    16. 8+ years of project or operations management and supervisory experience.
    17. Grant management experience. Location An office in Warsaw is provided. This position requires attendance at in-person meetings and events in Warsaw, Indiana. Outside of required in-person meetings and events, occasional remote work is an option based on the OIRI Executive Director’s preference.