Research Project Manager

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager at the Center for Applied Communications and Networks is responsible for coordinating multiple technical projects related to research, development, testing and evaluation of network technologies and communications systems. This role is involved from initial proposal development through project completion and final reporting. Example activities include tracking project milestones and expenses, coordinating activities and events, collaborating with stakeholders, organizing meetings and summarizing meeting outcomes, generating reports, and generally supporting the successful execution of projects. The Project Manager will work closely with faculty, researchers, and industry partners to help the center achieve successful, on-time, and on-budget project results. The Texas A&M University System Offices provides an outstanding benefits package including competitive health benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, additional voluntary tax deferred annuity options, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Management, Information Systems, Accounting, or similar field.
• Six years of experience managing large scale, IT-related projects, including both waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple large projects, including tracking of deliverables, agreements, budgets, schedules, reporting and communications, and interaction with project team, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with multiple project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with technology evaluation processes and research methodologies.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, ...).
• Proficiency with project management tools and software (such as Jira, ClickUp, MS Planner, MS Project, ...).
• Ability to produce concise reports, correspondence, presentations, and other written materials.
• Detail-oriented, critical thinker, with strong analytical, planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation: Sit or stand for extended periods, Communicate effectively (verbally and/or non-verbally), Move throughout various work environments, including navigating stairs, Lift and carry items weighing up to a moderate amount.
• Security-sensitive position, restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only.
• Completion of a criminal history investigation and verification of credentials.

Nice To Haves

• Project management related certifications, such as: Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile Scrum Master, Lean Fundamentals, Six Sigma Green Belt, and others.
• Experience managing IT-related (e.g., communications systems, networks, computing) projects.
• Master's degree in related field.
• TAMU System business applications proficiency (e.g., Maestro, Workday, Concur, Canopy, AggieBuy).
• Event management experience (e.g., meetings, conferences, exercises, group test events, field test events, demonstrations, .. ).

Responsibilities

• Consult with partner organizations and update team members on any changes to policies, procedures, and due dates.
• Facilitate proposal development meetings, including tracking action items and decisions, and preparing and disseminating meeting minutes.
• Assist the proposal team by tracking the status of specific requirements outlined by the funding agency, such as forms or deliverables.
• Track submission deadlines and manage the submission process, including setting intermediate deadlines to achieve on-time completion and submission of proposals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with center leadership, project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Manage the project tracking system(s)/platform(s) to ensure accurate and current project status is maintained and tracked.
• Facilitate project kickoff, status, and closeout meetings, including tracking action items and decisions, and preparing and disseminating meeting minutes.
• Assist project team with identifying and tracking project scope, deliverables, resource requirements, budgets, risks and mitigation plans, compliance, and other key project management data.
• Monitor project budgets and prepare project financial reports.
• Compile status and performance data and create project reports, executive summaries, and presentations.
• Assist with the development of project tracking and implementation protocols and procedures.
• Coordinate and support secure document storage and access protocols.
• Support a variety of sizes and types of events, ranging from smaller events, such as executive briefings, up to larger events, such as symposiums and joint demonstration and testing events with 100s of attendees.
• Coordinate registration, logistics, communications, materials, and personnel.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and best practices in the areas of interest to the center.
• Participate in SRS Trainings for Certified Research Administrator sessions.
• Participate in professional development with special emphasis on leadership development, industry related acumen, and project and program management.
• Lead, motivate, develop and coach graduate assistants and student workers.
• Model ethical and performance standards.
• Other duties as Assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor (if applicable)
• Additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness programs to promote work/life balance

What This Job Offers

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