Assistant Director, Research Ops & PM - Hybrid

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Director for Research Operations and Project Management to lead complex IT initiatives within Health Sciences IT. The role requires strategic thinking, hands‑on technical insight, and strong leadership to drive projects from conception to completion.

The incumbent will supervise research operations and compliance, coordinate budgets and monthly effort reporting, and partner across schools to deliver innovative IT solutions while aligning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced IT/health sciences experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in research IT, operations, or project management.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple complex IT projects with Agile/Scrum governance.
• Lead research operations and compliance teams; manage budgets.
• Collaborate with PIs, cross‑functional teams, and stakeholders.
• Develop processes, documentation, and success metrics for projects.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

App Dev

Systems Architecture

Databases

Security Standards

Budgeting

Product Management

Team Leadership

Staff Allocation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Minimum 5 Years Experience

Job description

University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Assistant Director for Research Operations and Project Management to lead complex IT initiatives within Health Sciences IT. The role requires strategic thinking, hands‑on technical insight, and strong leadership to drive projects from conception to completion.

The incumbent will supervise research operations and compliance, coordinate budgets and monthly effort reporting, and partner across schools to deliver innovative IT solutions while aligning with