Govt-Sponsored R&D Project Manager, Applied Research

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Project Manager for Applied Research to support Government sponsored R&D programs across hardware, software, and algorithms.

You will guide agile teams, work with Principal Investigators and System Owners, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure sponsor expectations are met. Strong communication and leadership across multi-disciplinary groups are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields.
• Five or more years project management experience with Government sponsored technical/scientific R&D or system acquisitions.
• Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition University Project Management, or DoD branch specific project management or system acquisition certification.
• Demonstrated ability and experience with Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Government sponsors and Principal Investigators on a regular basis to ensure sponsor satisfaction of project/program technical and business execution.
• Facilitate the investigation of new technical concepts and applications, and prepare and submit budget and technical proposals for new Government-sponsored R&D.
• Establish and maintain project goals and priorities in accordance with Principal Investigator’s guidance and intent to ensure the successful accomplishment of sponsor expectations and mission requirements.
• Provide staff supervision and tasking assignments, identify staff training requirements and opportunities, and facilitate the interview and hiring process.
• Continuously manage project budget, schedule, and resources to ensure the successful and timely execution of Government-sponsored R&D.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Agile guidance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields

Master's degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Project Manager for Applied Research to support Government sponsored R&D programs across hardware, software, and algorithms.

You will guide agile teams, work with Principal Investigators and System Owners, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure sponsor expectations are met. Strong communication and leadership across multi-disciplinary groups are essential.