Sr. Research Operations Manager (Research Administration)
Core
Lead and execute a portfolio of cross-cutting research initiatives and special projects for the Vice Dean for Research, translating priorities into measurable action across faculty, administrative offices, and institutional partners.
Role type
Senior Research Operations Manager (Research Administration)
Builds
Research enterprise dashboards, implementation plans, and strategic initiatives spanning multiple university units.
Domain
Higher Education / Research Administration
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Project portfolio management, risk mitigation, data collection and analysis, process improvement, stakeholder coordination, financial forecasting, strategic planning
Preferred skills
PMP certification, experience managing complex research/academic operations, leading projects without direct supervisory authority, research metrics expertise
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, SmartSheet, HRIS applications
Responsibilities
Oversee project scope, timelines, budgets, and objectives; develop and maintain research enterprise dashboards; map research support processes and identify gaps; coordinate periodic reviews of new initiatives; draft reports and presentations for senior leaders; mentor project management practitioners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities