CIRO Research Project Manager: Lead Complex Research Ops

Kumc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off + 10 holidays

Employer retirement contributions

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center CIRO is seeking a Research Project Manager to support complex research portfolios in collaboration with investigators, partners, and sponsors. You will oversee extramural funding, project activities, and program initiatives within CIRO, ensuring compliant, efficient operations and timely milestones.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, staff supervision, and process improvements to advance institutional research priorities.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in business administration or a related field.
• Five years in research administration, project management, or grant management.
• Education preferred: Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience coordinating large research projects with external sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned research portfolios with faculty investigators and sponsors.
• Coordinate planning, coordination, and implementation of research projects.
• Administer extramural and intramural funds, including budgeting and reporting.
• Provide liaison among sponsors, principal investigators and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and institutional policies; monitor milestones and objectives.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Budget Development

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Research Administration, or related field

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center CIRO is seeking a Research Project Manager to support complex research portfolios in collaboration with investigators, partners, and sponsors. You will oversee extramural funding, project activities, and program initiatives within CIRO, ensuring compliant, efficient operations and timely milestones.

The role emphasizes cross-functional coordination, staff supervision, and process improvements to advance institutional research priorities.