Rice University · 2 days ago

Research Project Manager II

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manages daily activities, including project development, data collection, and analysis

Responsible for budget management, financial forecasting, and procurement of materials

Assists in disseminating research findings and tracking project-related outputs

Oversees communication with research respondents and project office functions

Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Project managementRisk evaluationSchedulingVerbal communicationWritten communicationCollaborativeJudgementLeadershipNegotiationProblem solvingCritical thinkingAttention to detailsInitiativeTeamworkMotivationOrganizational skillsIndependent decision makingProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years of experience

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Excellent collaborative, judgement, leadership, negotiation, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to details and willingness to take initiative

High proficiency and comprehensive knowledge of project management including the proven ability to predict and evaluate potential risks and to create solutions before they arise

Ability to work in a team environment, actively participates, motivates and follows through, as needed

Excellent organizational skills to plan and schedule

High comfort level making independent decisions

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred

In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted

In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted