Hybrid Project Manager, Research Programs & Grants

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 sick days per year

401(a) retirement savings with 6%匹配

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Project Manager for a hybrid role based in West Virginia or nearby states. The position focuses on overseeing large, multi‑million‑dollar projects, coordinating grants and contracts, and guiding research teams through life cycles with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing proposals, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements. WVU emphasizes work‑life balance and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in project management/administrative coordination.
• Experience in an academic or non‑profit environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage substantial (> $3M) and nationally recognized projects.
• Lead the competitive acquisition and management of grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Supervise proposal development and provide guidance to research and technical teams.
• Collaborate with WVU offices to handle proposals, awards, subawards, amendments, and lifecycle oversight.
• Direct projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule; report progress to sponsors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

West Virginia University is seeking a Project Manager for a hybrid role based in West Virginia or nearby states. The position focuses on overseeing large, multi‑million‑dollar projects, coordinating grants and contracts, and guiding research teams through life cycles with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing proposals, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements. WVU emphasizes work‑life balance and strong benefits.