AI Weather Program Manager — Research & Partnerships

1-800-Plumber +Air of Front Range; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Program Manager to oversee daily operations and strategic coordination for AI Weather Research initiatives. You will partner with faculty leads, manage multi-institution programs, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of research and policy-oriented milestones.

The role emphasizes cross-team planning, stakeholder engagement, and budget oversight within a hybrid work arrangement. Strong communication and grant-management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Certificates: ---

Responsibilities

• Coordinates action items and participants for scientific meetings requiring sufficient technical fluency in AI weather forecasting topics.
• Leads project management for one or more flagship efforts.
• Coordinates industry and government stakeholder engagement, including planning and executing multi-institutional convenings.
• Scopes new project areas, partnerships, and conference opportunities, and manages industry follow-up.
• Executes budget-related tasks and makes budgetary recommendations in coordination with the group's finance/budget lead.
• Supports proposal development and drafts reports for grants and funders.
• Oversees the group's communications and provides support on administrative matters directly tied to lead program work.
• Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria.
• Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Grant lifecycle familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Program Manager to oversee daily operations and strategic coordination for AI Weather Research initiatives. You will partner with faculty leads, manage multi-institution programs, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of research and policy-oriented milestones.

The role emphasizes cross-team planning, stakeholder engagement, and budget oversight within a hybrid work arrangement. Strong communication and grant-management experience are essential.