Project Manager

Arizona State University • Tempe, AZ

23h • $37,500

About The Position

The Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented HALF-TIME (0.5 FTE) Project Manager to lead the implementation of a multi-site research study and organize/coordinate the data collection efforts done in California. As the Project Manager, the successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the research project—from planning and logistics to data collection coordination and stakeholder communication. You will work closely with academic researchers, data collectors, and external partners to ensure the project is executed with scientific rigor, on time, and within budget. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while growing professionally in a collaborative and intellectually engaging environment.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing strategies and technical specifications for projects, with the ability to manage complex technology projects.
• Ability to clarify roles and responsibilities to ensure understanding of expectations; takes action to mitigate conflict.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of standard project management and change management practices.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, and manages a project team through complete task definitions, 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 the team; assigns tasks and identifies issues for resolution to ensure optimal team effectiveness
• Coordinate Institutional Review Board submissions and ensure compliance with ethical research standards.
• Monitor data collection and data quality in collaboration with the research team
• 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 and responds to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level