Project Manager - Sponsored Research (siro)

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $61,800.00 - $89,600.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Full-lifecycle research administration
Financial and budget management
Compliance with sponsor requirements
** Penn State University is seeking a Project Manager for its Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Office to oversee complex, multi-million dollar sponsored research initiatives. The role requires strong project management skills, financial oversight, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, with a focus on compliance and strategic objectives. **

Job Summary

  • The Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Office (SIRO) is seeking a Project Manager - Sponsored Research to support complex, multi-million dollar interdisciplinary research initiatives.
  • This role provides full-lifecycle project management for sponsored research awards, including strategic coordination during proposal development and comprehensive post-award oversight, with a core responsibility in financial and budget management.
  • Responsibilities include managing multiple projects simultaneously, integrating administrative coordination, compliance oversight, milestone tracking, and budget monitoring within a structured project management framework.

Matching Summary

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** Penn State University is seeking a Project Manager for its Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Office to oversee complex, multi-million dollar sponsored research initiatives. The role requires strong project management skills, financial oversight, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, with a focus on compliance and strategic objectives. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-lifecycle research administration
  • Financial and budget management
  • Compliance with sponsor requirements
  • Project management tools
  • Advanced MS Excel proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative tools experience
  • Federal sponsor requirements familiarity
  • Process improvement implementation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Not specified

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