Project Manager, Research

Arizona State University•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•$62,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Broadening Participation in STEM (CBP-STEM) is looking for a Project Manager Research to work closely and collaboratively with Principal Investigator(s), research team, and other stakeholders to plan, direct, organize, and execute against project requirements; identify and acquire necessary resources and coordinates efforts by all parties to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes in accordance with the sponsoring source's expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Experience managing intermediate to complex aspects of proposal development.
Experience in the development of financial resources and programs.
Ensuring compliance with university policies.

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating programs, workshops, or professional development with community colleges and/or universities, particularly with faculty.
Knowledge of marketing principles and practices.
Strong customer service skills, including active listening, acknowledgment, and effective communication.
Strong skills in communication assessment, editing, research, and summarizing information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively through oral, written, and digital/media formats.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external committees, faculty, staff, community members, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge and experience with artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and emerging digital tools are highly desired.
Strong organizational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage assigned administrative responsibilities and support program operations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Plans, develops, implements, and manages a project team through complete task definitions and work requirement identification and assignments.
Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes; identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s).
Establishes and continually monitors/manages project expectations with team; assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness.
Prepares and maintains all project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependencies; re-sets expectations as needed in consideration of project progress/outcomes.
Responds to all inquiries regarding project status; prepares all regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance.
Manages, coaches, and supervises all project team members both internal and contracted to ensure optimal outcomes; builds, develops, and maintains relationships vital to project success. Works collaboratively with Principal Investigator(s) to engage leadership, associated scientists and other research related staff to define and identify all required project infrastructure.
Prepares all post-project reports, budget allocations and summaries/filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties.
Coordinates project activities; assists in execution. Identifies trends, anticipates and responds to project risks and results.
Organizes tasks, responsibilities and outcomes; documents activities and tracks progress. Prepares and summarizes project budgets.
Fosters team effectiveness by acting to develop an environment that promotes the effectiveness and morale of the team.