Research Project Manager

Job Title

Research Project Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Center for Applied Communications and Networks

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 12 universities, a comprehensive health science center, nine state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan to include an employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); if applicable, a defined contribution retirement plan to include an employer contribution through an approved ORP vendor: additional voluntary tax deferred annuity (TDA) options;

tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

$4,180.17 - $6,971.89 per month commensurate with experience.

Job Description

Summary:

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. The 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.

Responsibilities:

15%:
Proposal Development Coordination and Support

* 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.

65% Project Management

* 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.

5% Event Coordination

* 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 5% Training and Development

* 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.

5% Supervision & Training

* Lead, motivate, develop and coach graduate assistants and student workers.

* Model ethical and performance standards.

10% Other Duties

* Other duties as Assigned

Education and Experience:

* 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Ability to manage multiple large projects, including tracking of deliverables, agreements, budgets, schedules,…