Research Project Manager - Comprehensive Integrated Research Operations (CIRO)
Core
Manage and administer complex research portfolios, extramural funding, and project activities for faculty investigators and institutional partners.
Role type
Senior research project manager (administrative)
Builds
Research projects and program initiatives
Domain
Academic research administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, budget development, organization, attention to detail, communication, interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Manage assigned research portfolios in collaboration with faculty investigators, institutional partners, and sponsors; Administer extramural and intramural research funds, including budget monitoring, financial projections, reporting requirements, and resource planning; Serve as a liaison among sponsors, principal investigators, collaborators, and internal stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination of research activities; Ensure compliance with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, contracts, agreements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) throughout the project lifecycle; Conduct regular portfolio reviews with project leaders to monitor financial projections, proposal activity, milestone completion, and achievement of research objectives; Supervise and train staff to support performance, professional development, and compliance with institutional standards.