Research Program Manager

Job Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational management for a research program with multiple active grants and projects.

• Oversee project tracking, grant development and reporting, budget monitoring, hiring coordination, and operational systems.
• Ensure research activities, deliverables, and administrative requirements are organized, compliant, and progressing on schedule.
• Develop systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and research productivity.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in public health, psychology, administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting grant development, progress reporting, or research program administration.
• Experience monitoring or coordinating budgets across multiple funding sources.
• Experience coordinating hiring or recruitment processes.
• Experience developing operational workflows, documentation, or standard operating procedures.
• Experience working in an academic research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to proactively identify problems, operational risks, and process inefficiencies and develop solutions.
• Strong professional communication skills for interacting with faculty, collaborators, and university administrative offices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining consistent communication.
• Ability to synthesize information across multiple projects and maintain accurate tracking systems.
• Ability to develop and implement structured workflows, checklists, and documentation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and collaborative work style.