Research Project Manager

Job Title: Research Project Manager Agency: Texas A&M University System Location: College Station, Texas Salary: $4,180.17 - $6,971.89 per month (commensurate with experience) Job Type: Staff Job Overview 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. Responsibilities 15% – Proposal Development Coordination and Support: consult with partner organizations and update team members on changes to policies, procedures, and due dates; facilitate proposal development meetings, track action items and decisions, prepare and disseminate meeting minutes; assist the proposal team by tracking the status of specific requirements submitted by the funding agency; 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; manage the project tracking system(s)/platform(s); facilitate project kickoff, status, and closeout meetings, track action items and decisions, and prepare and disseminate meeting minutes; assist the 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 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 events, ranging from executive briefings to symposiums and joint demonstration and testing events with up to hundreds 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: perform other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Computer Science, Management, Information Systems, Accounting, or a 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 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. Physical demands: sit, stand, see, hear, talk, walk, climb stairs, lift up to a moderate weight; work may involve outdoor facilities with varying weather conditions. Frequent travel around TAMU and RELLIS campuses; occasional travel to other campuses, project sponsor or partner locations, events and symposia; occasional work outside normal office hours. Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications Project management related certifications (PMP, Agile Scrum Master, Lean Fundamentals, Six Sigma Green Belt, etc.). Experience managing IT‑related (e.g., communications systems, networks, computing) projects. Master’s degree in a related field. Proficiency with TAMU System business applications (e.g., Maestro, Workday, Concur, Canopy, AggieBuy). Event management experience (e.g., meetings, conferences, exercises, group test events, field test events, demonstrations). Essential Functions This position requires the ability to perform the following 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. Work will generally be performed in an environmentally controlled office space; occasional activities at outdoor facilities may be required, which could involve exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. This is a security‑sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. All positions are security‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and other information required by the institution’s procedures. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University