Global Project Manager, Peanut Innovation Lab

Ugajobsearch; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Project Manager in the Peanut Innovation Lab, managing a multi-country program with a $38.5 million award. You will lead program staff, own the workplan and timelines, and coordinate partner activities across regions.

Strong communication, travel readiness, and grant management experience are essential. Reporting to the CAES-Peanut Innovation Lab, this role is grant-funded with an initial two-year appointment, and ongoing employment depends on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience including 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree in agricultural sciences, international development, public administration or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with complex, multi-country programs and federal or international development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develops the annual workplan and integrated timeline with the Director and partners, translating objectives into scoped activities and owners.
• Tracks deliverables, reports variances, and leads corrective actions; maintains risk and change registers.
• Manages program staff, sets goals, and conducts performance reviews.
• Plans and facilitates international and domestic partner meetings and coordinates multi-stakeholder activities.
• Oversees subawards, budgets, and sponsor reporting; ensures compliance with policies and reporting requirements.
• Monitors spending, develops budget revisions, and supports continuous program improvement.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

International development

Grants management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Project Manager in the Peanut Innovation Lab, managing a multi-country program with a $38.5 million award. You will lead program staff, own the workplan and timelines, and coordinate partner activities across regions.

Strong communication, travel readiness, and grant management experience are essential. Reporting to the CAES-Peanut Innovation Lab, this role is grant-funded with an initial two-year appointment, and ongoing employment depends on