Project Manager

The Project Manager will provide project management support for the Vice Chancellor for Science Policy and Research Strategies (50%) and for other leaders within the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, as needed (50%). Current projects include Pitt Momentum Funds, a campus-wide competitive research development program; Internal Funding Showcase, an annual awardee recognition event; and Big Proposal Bootcamp, a cohort-based faculty development program. Expected to assist leadership in the planning, launch, and execution of potential future programs, including but not limited to a self-guided training program for researchers pursuing prestigious honorific awards and a Community-Engaged Scholarship Incubator. The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research (Pitt Research) provides strategic vision, leadership, and partnership expertise that helps University of Pittsburgh faculty and students advance their world-class research, scholarship, and innovation. Pitt Research couples the research efforts of faculty and students to funding agencies, corporate sponsors, other institutions, and government entities, and assures integrity, compliance, and excellence. For more information on Pitt Research, visit https://www.research.pitt.edu/ and watch the video “Driven by the Search” at https://pittresearchannualreport.com/. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. This includes health plans, retirement savings plans, 11 paid holidays, paid Winter Recess (Christmas Eve - New Year’s Day), vacation, sick, and personal days. Additionally, education benefits are available to eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.

Job Summary

Oversees all aspects of planning, design, and execution of multiple, small routine projects or a moderately complex project. Assists in developing timelines and ensures adherence to deadlines. Manages financial aspects of projects and other administrative duties. Handles external correspondence and drafts reports and other communications.

Must be able to manage a variety of projects, programs, and events and demonstrate strong proficiency with effective organization tools.

Light physical effort, mostly sedentary.

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