Genealogy Research Manager — Lead Projects & Teams (Hybrid/Remote)

Ancestry; Lehi (UT); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancestry seeks a Research Manager to join our Southern U.S. research team. The role involves overseeing client projects, assigning work to researchers and contractors, and ensuring timely, on-budget completion with high-quality results.

You will mentor researchers, direct genealogists of varying levels, and maintain strong client communication and research integrity. A Bachelor's degree in Family History or related field is required, with 5+ years in genealogy and 2+ years in project management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a professional genealogist.
• Bachelor's/4-year degree in Family History, History or other Humanities/Social Science subject.
• 2+ years of experience in project management, specifically managing stakeholders, risks, cost, scope, and schedule.
• Proficient in Southern U.S. research, with an understanding of these records.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects, including communicating with the client and setting expectations, assigning research to team members and contractors, and making sure projects are completed within a specified time frame and on budget
• Manage efficient genealogical research by multiple team members at archives and libraries (online and onsite) to solve clients’ research challenges
• Ensure there is a high quality of research and final product along with developing and mentoring research pod members
• Direct and teach genealogists of varying levels of ability

Education

Bachelor's/4-year degree in Family History, History or other Humanities/Social Science subject

Job description

Ancestry seeks a Research Manager to join our Southern U.S. research team. The role involves overseeing client projects, assigning work to researchers and contractors, and ensuring timely, on-budget completion with high-quality results.

You will mentor researchers, direct genealogists of varying levels, and maintain strong client communication and research integrity. A Bachelor's degree in Family History or related field is required, with 5+ years in genealogy and 2+ years in project management.