Iowa State University

ResearchProjectManager

Ames, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Eligibility Requirements

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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