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Senior Project Manager

Houston VA Research and Educ Houston, Texas, United States

Research Services · 2-10 employees

12 h ago
project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Part-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Project Manager will lead and coordinate research portfolio operations to improve efficiency and meet strategic goals. They are responsible for managing project budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and representing the Research Service Line in business negotiations and community outreach.

What they look for

Project management Financial management Budget development Regulatory oversight Research administration Community outreach Strategic planning Audit compliance Business negotiations Contract execution Report drafting Stakeholder communication Fiscal responsibility Policy implementation

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred qualifications include at least five years of management-level experience in VA research administration and expertise in federal or non-profit financial management.

Full description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Classification: Minimum of 20 Hours/Week (in-person or hybrid telework)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the ACOS/Research, the Senior Project Manager will support the MEDVAMC research portfolio. This includes implementation and execution of projects, processes, and or flows that support high priority strategic goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Leads projects coordinating and streamlining operations to increase efficiency and improve processes.
  • Drafts reports and other forms of written correspondence to facilitate communication and help keep stakeholders informed.
  • Develops and implements project budgets for Research Service Line.
  • Assists with local and national audits, as needed, to adhere to policies that address any financial and purchasing issues and/or processes.
  • Provides regulatory oversight for financial accounts to ensure government accounting and fiscal responsibility adherence.
  • Creates frameworks for maximizing collaboration and encouraging long-term partnerships.
  • Leads community outreach and serves as an ambassador to Veterans Service Organizations on behalf of VA Research Service Line.
  • Ensure annual blanket purchase orders related to assigned projects are prepared/approved for the Research Service Line.
  • Provides financial reports as scheduled and/or requested.
  • Represents Research Service Line in business negotiations; executes business agreements, arrangements, and/or contracts.
  • Oversee the planning of the annual research week and poster session and monitor the receipts and expenditures of funds to assure fiscal responsibility.
  • Ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
  • Other projects as assigned by ACOS/Research.

Education and Experience:

  • Required: Graduate Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Preferred: At least five years of successful management level experience in VA research administration; relevant and up-to-date knowledge of research administration.
  • Preferred: Skilled in federal or non-profit financial management with at least five years of experience.
  • Preferred: Experience with regulatory audits.
  • Preferred: US Military Veterans.

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