Director of Research Programs

University of Central Florida; California; On-site; USD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Pegasus Research Institute (PRI) invites applications for a leadership role overseeing large-scale, sponsored research programs. The position coordinates complex activities, manages budgets and deliverables, and liaises with principal investigators, sponsors, and external partners to advance research objectives.

With 8–12 years of leadership experience and a Master’s degree, you will guide program planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while aligning with institute priorities and

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution with 8-12 years of experience leading large, multidisciplinary research, engineering, or technology programs.
• Experience planning, coordinating, and overseeing sponsored research activities and budgets.
• Ability to prepare executive briefings and reports for leadership and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of complex research programs and projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional and multi-institutional teams to align goals and timelines.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation actions.
• Ensure sponsor reporting and manage deliverable reviews and acceptance processes.
• Support proposal development and ongoing program administration for sponsored awards.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Proposal development

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Pegasus Research Institute (PRI) invites applications for a leadership role overseeing large-scale, sponsored research programs. The position coordinates complex activities, manages budgets and deliverables, and liaises with principal investigators, sponsors, and external partners to advance research objectives.

With 8–12 years of leadership experience and a Master’s degree, you will guide program planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement while aligning with institute priorities and