Cancer Center Project Manager - CCSG & Research Ops

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

The Project Manager at University of Kansas Medical Center leads CCSG planning, reporting, and research program operations, coordinating with Cancer Center leadership and external advisors to ensure timely execution of sponsor requirements while advancing strategic priorities.

The role oversees membership administration, pilot funding programs, and scientific events, supporting data gathering, annual reports, and site visits to showcase achievements and collaborations across the Cancer Center.

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in project management or research administration.
• Experience managing complex, multi-investigator sponsored research applications or awards (center grants, program project grants, cooperative agreements).
• Experience coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Experience analyzing data and preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
• Experience organizing conferences, scientific meetings, or large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CCSG progress reports and renewal applications.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for CCSG-related initiatives.
• Coordinate CCSG planning meetings and prepare submission materials.
• Update CCSG process documents, formatting guidance, and rubrics.
• Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings with research program leadership.
• Plan and execute research program events, seminars, and workshops.
• Support KUCC Research week activities and the Cancer Research Symposium.
• Manage discretionary budgets and resources for research programs.
• Collaborate with Operations Data Systems to gather CCSG reporting data.
• Prepare annual reports, External Advisory Board materials, and site visit presentations.
• Communicate funding opportunities and opportunities for collaborations.

Skills

Analytical

Organization

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Oral & Written communication

Attention to detail

Adherence to strict deadlines

Work independently

Collaboration

Tools

Piestar

Cvent

CMS

Emma

Job description

The Project Manager at University of Kansas Medical Center leads CCSG planning, reporting, and research program operations, coordinating with Cancer Center leadership and external advisors to ensure timely execution of sponsor requirements while advancing strategic priorities.

The role oversees membership administration, pilot funding programs, and scientific events, supporting data gathering, annual reports, and site visits to showcase achievements and collaborations across the Cancer Center.