Sr. Research Project Manager, On-Site (PMP/Higher Ed Research)
Core
Directs day-to-day activities in Research Strategic Operations (RSO) to deliver cross-unit projects furthering institutional goals, providing policy guidance, overseeing staff, and managing resources, schedules, and financials.
Role type
Senior Research Project Manager (Strategic Operations)
Builds
Cross-unit research projects and programs for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship
Domain
Higher Education Research
Required skills
Project management, budget analysis, resource allocation, process improvement, stakeholder coordination, team leadership, quality control, compliance management
Preferred skills
Higher education research experience, supervisory experience, PMP certification
Technologies
Project management tools, financial analysis systems, dashboarding tools
Responsibilities
Define, prioritize, and develop projects with department leaders; drive project management including deadlines and task assignment; analyze financial data, budgets, and risks; draft and evaluate project management policies; document project scope, budget, and execution; provide coaching and performance reviews to staff; ensure adherence to annual budget and university guidelines; manage support systems for supplies and equipment; coordinate process improvement efforts; manage interdependencies and communication across projects; establish and assess internal controls and approval processes; develop dashboards with metrics for operational efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities