"Senior Project Manager"

Senior Project Manager

The Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI) at The Ohio State University seeks a fully experienced Senior Project Manager (SPM) to join our interdisciplinary team. The SPM will provide structure to the Institutes projects, ensuring they are strategically planned and implemented in alignment with TDAIs overarching mission and goals. The Senior Project Manager will facilitate projects from concept or proposal to inception to post-implementation monitoring. Each project will be defined by a specific scope, budget and schedule. Projects fall into the broad categories of either research-related projects or institute program/operations-related projects:

• Research-related projects include proposal development to secure new interdisciplinary research projects (pre-award), as well as projects that have already secured funding (post-award). The SPM will work with the principal investigator (PI) and the proposal team to develop a communication plan, manage writing assignments, ensure that all parts of the proposal are making sufficient progress, and that the proposal scope is aligned with the sponsor needs detailed in the solicitation. The SPM will coordinate activities with sponsors, investigators, and other staff and OSU entities to ensure the delivery of complete application documents to the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP). The SPM may also provide post-award project management support for newly funded faculty-led research projects. The SPM will ensure reports are generated and deliverables provided to the sponsor on schedule and within budget.
• Institute program-related projects will be the primary focus of the SPMs work. When Institute programs are new they are initially managed as projects, until they are refined and incorporated into ongoing business operations. Institute program-related projects that are completed will be integrated into the institutes operational processes using standard operating procedures (SOPs) written by the SPM. For new institute services program-related projects, the SPM will lead the development of project plans with input from TDAI staff. The SPM will ensure projects are appropriately resourced, and will provide oversight to ensure tasks are implemented by TDAI staff within scope, on schedule and within budget, and will ensure high-quality project deliverables are generated.
  • Agreements and Contracts: The SPM will establish a structure and database for all TDAI internal agreements and external contracts. They will draft new agreements and/or contract terms, and will shepherd these through internal university processes. On fully executed agreements, the SPM initiate projects and will track progress on milestones/deliverables and reporting, and will close-out projects upon completion.
  • Reporting: The SPM will work with TDAI staff to ensure metrics of success for each functional areas projects are being assessed and tracked quarterly. They will create dashboards and visualizations that will be used to monitor TDAI project progress and metrics. The SPM will also lead the coordination and writing of required reporting (e.g., annual reports).

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated excellence with written and oral communication.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and aptitude for diplomacy and negotiation.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. High level working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Outlook, virtual meeting platforms, and project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, etc.).
• Advanced evaluative and objective critical thinking skills to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.

Desired Education and Experience:

• Project Management (PMP) certification.
• Experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of Ohio States Office of Sponsored Programs policies and procedures.
• One year of pre-award grants management experience.
• Experience with electronic research administration tools and system.
• Familiarity with Workday or other financial and HR systems.

A cover letter and resume are strongly desired.

This position requires 100% on-site work.

The salary range for this job opening is $81,800.00 - $106,900.00. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on the candidate's qualifications, internal equity, and the unit's available budget.

ERIK Overview:

Join the Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK) at The Ohio State University and become a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of discovery and innovation. ERIK positions Ohio State to expand curiosity-driven research and creative expression, further develop our research community of faculty, staff, and students, and grow the innovation ecosystem to address big challenges and improve communities locally and globally. We are seeking passionate individuals who are committed to making a meaningful impact through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. To learn more about our mission and work, please visit https://erik.osu.edu/.

TDAI Overview:

Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI) is a vibrant community, where over 400 faculty members from 15 colleges and more than 600 staff and student members collaborate across various disciplines. At TDAI, we are dedicated to accelerating interdisciplinary research, fostering innovation, and enhancing learning through our diverse services and co-curricular programs. Our offerings include data science consulting, co-curricular program consulting, proposal development, project management, and events management, among others. Discover more about our work and how you can be a part of this dynamic team by visiting our website: https://tdai.osu.edu/.