Hybrid Senior Research Portfolio Manager — Academic Grants

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans with university conr.

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) ORA seeks a Senior Research Portfolio Manager to oversee a portfolio of PIs and manage pre- and post-award activities for sponsored and non-grant research funding. This role emphasizes compliance, budgeting, and collaboration across HGSE offices.

The position is based in Cambridge, MA with a hybrid schedule, and requires advanced knowledge of sponsor regulations and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored research regulations and policies.
• Cover letter must accompany resume.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-award activities including proposal submission and budget prep.
• Perform post-award activities including compliance review and financial reporting.
• Advise PIs on fiscal matters and funding options.
• Coordinate with HGSE ORA, Central OSP, and Finance on awards.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Oracle financial systems

Harvard financial applications

Job description

Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) ORA seeks a Senior Research Portfolio Manager to oversee a portfolio of PIs and manage pre- and post-award activities for sponsored and non-grant research funding. This role emphasizes compliance, budgeting, and collaboration across HGSE offices.

The position is based in Cambridge, MA with a hybrid schedule, and requires advanced knowledge of sponsor regulations and strong analytical and communication skills.