Proposal Project Manager; Hybrid

Position: Proposal Project Manager (Hybrid)
The Proposal Project Manager is an integral part of the Office of Sponsored Programs Research Concierge Program team, who supports faculty in applying for multi/interdisciplinary proposals for external funding opportunities that align with the goals of the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (Pitt Research). The incumbent will work collaboratively within OSP as well as with Pitt Research leadership, faculty, and research teams to provide project management guidance for large-scale, complex, strategic, and collaborative proposal efforts, as well as small and mid-size proposals.

This position will also help build teams for funding proposal collaboration and partnership.

The Proposal Project Manager must have experience in research (research development, proposal development, research administration, or conducting research). The candidate will understand sponsored program funding and have the necessary communication skills to address a broad range of stakeholders within and outside of academic environments. Experience working with teams to develop complex multi-investigator proposals is preferred. Experience working at a higher education institution is preferred.

A bachelor's degree is required. An advanced degree is preferred.

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is a mission-driven central office that values a team-oriented workplace and actively encourages internal career advancement. For this position, a professional development opportunity to obtain Project Management Professional (PMP) certification may be offered. OSP partners with faculty and staff to support the University's $1.25B annual research enterprise. For more information on the University of Pittsburgh's research accomplishments, watch the Annual Report  video at this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This is a hybrid position with a combination of on-campus and remote work as determined by the Office of Sponsored Programs. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this opportunity.