Associate Director of Research Project Management

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

The Associate Director of Research Project Management provides integral support to the organization in its research and operational efforts. This position provides leadership and oversight to the Research Project Management Group, including program management and strategic direction and support for large collaborative projects at RENCI. The role is directly responsible for staffing and overseeing complex research projects funded by NIH, NSF, and other federal and state government organizations, as well as leading collaborative efforts between RENCI and UNC campus units as needed. The Associate Director is expected to interact with representatives of federal agencies, universities, government, and industry partners to expand RENCI’s funding portfolio. Additionally, the Associate Director manages day to day business operations, supervises project resources, and works closely with the Office of the Director in supporting RENCI’s overall strategic goals. The position assumes supervisory duties for 3 – 7 direct reports, including staff development, resource deployment, process creation, and implementation. The incumbent should be highly motivated and detail oriented, a strategic thinker, and a team player, with demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills.

Requirements

Ability to perform duties related to Strategic Team Sustainability
Ability to perform duties related to Events / Communications
Ability to perform duties related to Budgeting
Ability to perform duties related to Group Supervision
Ability to perform duties related to Strategic Organizational Support
Ability to perform duties related to Proposal Support
Ability to perform duties related to Project Planning & Management
Ability to perform duties related to Proposal & Communications
Ability to perform duties related to Interpersonal skills
Ability to perform duties related to Technical skills
Ability to perform duties related to Management

Nice To Haves

3+ years in project or program management
PMP certification
Experience with federally funded projects
Academic or education environment experience

Responsibilities

Develop growth plans
Monitor capacity and capabilities
Communicate upcoming needs
Maintain operational processes
Co-lead and advise RENCI workshops, hackathons, trainings, and multi institutional meetings
Maintain group budget and ensure compliance
Lead and manage direct and indirect reports
Participate in RENCI leadership activities
Identify internal improvements
Develop updated processes
Contribute to proposal development, collaboration building, and funding growth
Monitor federal funding opportunities
Plan and manage large, multi faceted projects
Analyze and mitigate project risks
Manage day to day project operations
Lead complex initiatives and manage multiple projects
Assist in research and proposal development
Draft and edit scientific and technical materials
Generate routine project reports
Establish and maintain constructive working relationships
Understand internal operations relative to external expectations
Use hardware and software to support project outcomes
Identify and recommend new technologies
Lead staff in alignment with UNC policy
Mentor employees and support professional development
Develop operational frameworks and standardized approaches