Project Manager - Sponsored Research (siro)

Penn State

University Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Full lifecycle project management of research awards
Advanced proficiency in microsoft excel required
Experience with collaborative tools like airtable slack teams
This role provides full-lifecycle project management for sponsored research awards including strategic coordination during proposal development and comprehensive post-award oversight

Job Summary

  • This role provides full-lifecycle project management for sponsored research awards including strategic coordination during proposal development and comprehensive post-award oversight.
  • The position requires managing multiple projects simultaneously while integrating administrative coordination, compliance oversight, milestone tracking, and budget monitoring within a structured framework.
  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical dental vision coverage robust retirement plans and a generous 75% tuition discount.

Matching Summary

This role provides full-lifecycle project management for sponsored research awards including strategic coordination during proposal development and comprehensive post-award oversight.

Salary

Base: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical dental vision retirement paid time off 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full lifecycle project management of research awards
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
  • Experience with collaborative tools like Airtable Slack Teams
  • Financial planning forecasting and budget monitoring
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

Nice-to-have

  • Experience overseeing sponsored project budgets
  • Familiarity with federal sponsor requirements NIH NSF DOD
  • Knowledge of foundation-funded grant management systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience developing standard operating procedures

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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