University of South Florida · 4 days ago
Research Project Manager
Tampa, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university dedicated to cultivating a talented workforce. The Research Project Manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, and managing of resources to achieve specific project goals and objectives while ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Reviews grant/contract and develops project plan which defines resources, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables. Develop the project schedule and plan to ensure timely completion of the project
Obtain management and client agreement with the project plan and timeline, and advise of any obstacles or resource needs that may affect completion of the project as planned
Assemble the project team, identify competencies, and assign resources to project tasks appropriate to each individual's knowledge, skill, and abilities
Defines and disseminates methods for communication of project status. Communicate project goals, monitor project progress, and adjust resources as necessary to keep the project on track
Apply project management tools and tracking systems to manage all aspects of project progress
Utilize project resources and serve as an individual contributor to develop operational policies, resource documents, and training documents- including the documentation of best standards and practices
Utilize project resources and serve as an individual contributor to analyze client needs, determine and evaluate potential solutions, develop project specifications and requirements, and define operations/tools/trainings to meet the requirements
Utilize project resources and serve as an individual contributor to design integrated solutions which may include tools, trainings, reports, as well as requirements for project queries, applications, databases, data capture forms, online web pages, and related systems
Utilize project resources and serve as an individual contributor to structure, implement, and maintain defined operational standards. Establish policies, standards and procedures to ensure useful and readily accessible project status
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the program responsibilities and two years of professional experience; or Master's degree in an area of specialization appropriate for the program
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree
Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S
SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed: (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree; (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree; (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment
Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
University of South Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (149)
2024 (79)
2023 (95)
2022 (49)
2021 (68)
2020 (56)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
Leadership Team
Sidney Fernandes
CIO and Vice President Digital Experiences
Shilen Patel
Trustee
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