"Research Project Manager"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date: 10/16/2025

Closing date: Open Until Filled - Yes

Position Number: 1129463

Position Title: Research Project Manager

Hiring Range Minimum: $67,400

Hiring Range Maximum: $84,200

Union Type: Not a Union Position

SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Category: Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Schedule: On site, traditional M-F, 8:00AM -5:00PM

Location of Position: Hanover/Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only

Is this a term position?: No

Is this a grant funded position?: Yes

Position Purpose

A Research Project Manager (RPM) is needed to support the Administrative Core team on the COBRE and DCIS center to manage daily activities for training, grant and program management, and coordination with center directors, cores, RPLs and PPLs. RPM will plan, manage, and execute the day-to-day administration and operation of the Dartmouth Center for Implementation Science. Primary responsibilities include coordination of Center activities (e.g., seminars, grant collaborations), management and maintenance of Center data systems, and development and management of Center communications. This position will serve as an integral member of the Center team to develop and achieve project objectives, facilitate the execution of project plans, communicate project status to leadership, and work effectively to resolve problems.

Description

Join the team at the Dartmouth Center for Implementation Science (DCIS) as a Research Project Manager (RPM). The Center provides implementation science training and offers a range of educational resources for researchers, practitioners, and trainees. The RPM is needed to support the Administrative Core team on the COBRE and DCIS center to manage daily activities for training, grant and program management, and coordination with center directors, cores, RPLs and PPLs. RPM will plan, manage, and execute the day-to-day administration and operation of the DCIS. Primary responsibilities include coordination of Center activities (e.g., seminars, grant collaborations), management and maintenance of Center data systems, and development and management of Center communications. This position will serve as an integral member of the Center team to develop and achieve project objectives, facilitate the execution of project plans, communicate project status to leadership, and work effectively to resolve problems.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5-8 years of research or project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in and/or willingness to be trained in implementation science.
• Experience working with online data collection and management tools such as Qualtrics, MailChimp, Zapier, and Zoom, or equivalent systems.
• Experience contributing to reports, presentations, web content, communications, and/or other written and visual materials.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively as a team member with appropriate attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and anticipate needs to advance projects.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills and ability to use sound judgment when interacting with outside parties.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and interact with all levels of staff, management, and executive leadership.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 5-8 years of experience in a Project Coordinator, Project Manager, or similar role
• Experience with STATA or other statistical software is desired but not required.
• Experience with WordPress or other web development tool is desired but not required.
• Understanding of research design, implementation, and analysis.
• Training, experience, and interest in implementation science.
• Driven work ethic to meet deadlines & coordinate multiple projects while thriving in a fast-paced setting.

Key Accountabilities

Project Planning and Management (50%)

• Organizes, reviews, facilitates, and tracks project tasks and project reporting.
• Develops and stewards all assigned project activities and maintains quality of work products across internal and external efforts in accordance with Center aims.
• Develops project management plans including definition of project objectives, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Resolves issues using own judgment when appropriate and seeks support when warranted.
• Supervises activities of project assistants, fellows, student interns, administrative assistants, and other partners as needed.
• Assists with meeting scheduling, agendas, and minutes and completes other administrative tasks as needed.

Data Collection and Management (25%)

• Develops, maintains, and implements data collection and management plans.
• Problem-solves among disparate systems to ensure integrity of data and reports and achievement of deadlines and benchmarks.
• Supports development of reports, presentations, and other written and visual materials.

Communication (25%)

• Establishes and maintains collaborative interactions with internal and external partners necessary to achieve shared goals and advance Center aims.
• Develops written and visual implementation science materials (e.g., website content, presentations, social media posts).
• Assists with planning, development, and dissemination of Center communications using multiple systems (e.g., MailChimp, Zoom, Outlook, LinkedIn).
• Maintains and updates the Center’s WordPress website and social media accounts.
• Works cooperatively with internal and external staff, faculty, and partners.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume