Iowa State University
ResearchProjectManager
“Research Project Manager at Iowa State University. Skills: project management, cross-functional coordination, stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Manage a portfolio of research projects. Define scope and goals”
What You'll Achieve.
support project success and visibility; promote project outcomes and partnerships
Industry & Context.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U. S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship., Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience
Nice to Have
Background in conducting or supporting research projects., Previous experience working in a university environment., Experience with Federal regulations and agency policies and guidelines for sponsored research., Demonstrated experience implementing project management in accordance with industry-standard principles and best practices., Experience developing and managing strategic partnerships., Experience with financial administration, such as budget monitoring, reporting, etc.
What You'll Do.
Manage a portfolio of research projects
Define scope and goals
Support decision-making
Develop and maintain tools to monitor project progress
Ensure compliance with sponsor and university requirements
Assign and track tasks for project team members
Support post-award financial and administrative tasks
Maintain accurate records of project deliverables
and compliance documentation
Support research operations by coordinating meetings
responding to inquiries
recruiting participants
and managing websites and communication materials
Assist with planning and executing events
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with principal investigators and project teams; Coordinate communication among stakeholders; Assign and track tasks for project team members; Support leadership through meeting facilitation and reporting; Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Coordinate communication among stakeholders; schedule and facilitate meetings; prepare project documentation and reports; responding to inquiries; managing websites and communication materials
Process & Methodology
manage research projects, define scope and goals, track milestones, support decision-making, develop and maintain tools to monitor project progress, manage risks, ensure compliance with sponsor and university requirements, assign and track tasks for project team members, implementing project management in accordance with industry-standard principles and best practices
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