Research Project Manager

Summary: Carolina Population Center is a global leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. They are seeking an experienced Research Project Manager to manage complex research projects funded by federal and state organizations, ensuring adherence to leadership priorities, timelines, and budgets while fostering teamwork among stakeholders. Responsibilities: - Utilize project task tracking tools and methods to oversee one or more projects lifecycle - Recognize opportunities for internal improvement and develop plans for implementing updated or new processes and methods to facilitate project outcomes - Schedule and run effective, efficient meetings - Work closely and confidently with research project staff to track and ensure successful completion of prioritized project deliverables - Help propose, initiate and develop activities to meet project goals (e.g. workstream or tiger team formation, webinars, office hours, educational resources) - Help identify and put plans in place to address potential project risks and challenges - Ensure broad awareness of project risks and recommend risk mitigation measures to minimize impact to project operations and outcomes - Maintain and update project tracking tools - Provide content for or prepare complete reports in accordance with sponsor requirements and project scope - Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintain project documentation - Update and develop new SOPs as needed - Establish and maintain a variety of positive and constructive working relationships - Understand internal workings of the department relative to external expectations of clients and stakeholders - Assist with the research, development, and execution of proposals including internal and external communications (written and oral) and client engagement - Constructively engage research project staff to facilitate project outcomes - Edit and analyze scientific and technical informational materials or content - Write according to correct English usage and appropriate style guide or accepted industry standards Required Qualifications: - Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution - Ability to independently draft project plans, milestones, deliverables and timelines - Ability to lead complex project initiatives, develop and implement program strategies, and manage multiple projects simultaneously - Proven ability to lead and participate in technical conversations - Ability to use and incorporate various hardware and software packages in support of project outcomes - Familiarity with a range of project management tools, particularly online tools including Atlassian (Jira, Confluence), GitHub and Monday.com - Understanding of Agile metrics (tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc.) to analyze and improve sprint planning Preferred Qualifications: - Three years' experience in project management and/or program coordination and organization - CSM or equivalent certification - Experience with federally funded projects - Experience using project management skills and tools in an academic setting and/or a background in education - Experience with software development teams Required Skills: Project Planning, Program Strategy Development, Hardware and Software Integration, Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence, GitHub, Monday.com, Agile Metrics, Sprint Planning, Project Management Benefits: University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning, Enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, Savings on local child care centers, Special rates for performing arts events