Program Manager | Laboratory of Neurogenetics of Language

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day execution of project activities to help ensure the project stays within approved cost, schedule and technical scope
• Oversees the budget, schedule, change management and risk management
• Supports the implementation and documentation of project management systems, cost controls, and schedule milestones to assess project performance
• Performs risk evaluation and management in accordance with the project's Risk Management Plan
• Coordinates meetings of the Change Control Board and prepares Change Requests for review and final approval by the PIs
• Performs other responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering or management field
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible project management experience, including creating budgets and managing financial accounts
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with proficiency in database and spreadsheet software
• Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal relationship-building and a high degree of organization
• Ability to work well with others under tight deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage workload
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree or PhD preferred
• Prior experience on an NSF Mid-scale RI, MREFC, Major Facility, or comparable large federal infrastructure project, including familiarity with the NSF Research Infrastructure Guide, Design Execution Plans, and formal design review processes (CDR / PDR / FDR)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-organization projects with formal scope, schedule, and budget controls — including experience developing a WBS, an integrated schedule, and a risk register from scratch
• Direct experience with federally sponsored research awards, including budget management, subaward administration, and/or agency reporting requirements
• Proficiency with project management tooling (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent) and collaboration platforms

Benefits

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer – veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

Pay

Compensation Range: Min USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Schedule

Compensation Range: Max USD $105,000.00/Yr.