Data Science Research Project Manager – Associate

JAX; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 49,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

JAX in Bar Harbor, ME seeks an Associate Research Project Manager to oversee planning, tracking and delivery of complex projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage milestones, and maintain project documentation while ensuring sponsor satisfaction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with management and stakeholders, development of plans, and timely communication through meetings and written materials to support successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of project management, preferably agile/iterative methods.
• Background in biological sciences, genetics or genomics is preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, tracking, reporting and documentation for multiple projects.
• Coordinate tasks, milestones and resources across teams and sponsors.
• Maintain dashboards and regular status updates for collaborators and stakeholders.
• Support monthly financial and service-billing reporting and records management.

Skills

Agile project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Timeline management

Biological sciences

Genomics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

JAX in Bar Harbor, ME seeks an Associate Research Project Manager to oversee planning, tracking and delivery of complex projects. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage milestones, and maintain project documentation while ensuring sponsor satisfaction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with management and stakeholders, development of plans, and timely communication through meetings and written materials to support successful project outcomes.