Project Manager III

Piper Companies; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager III for a fully onsite role around Fort Rucker, AL. You will coordinate diverse research projects, manage timelines and deliverables, and provide essential admin and program support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, with hours that may vary to meet performance needs. The ideal candidate will have experience handling budgets, data management, and cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project or program management experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and state-issued driver’s license.
• Experience managing all aspects of projects/programs.
• Able to work variable hours to meet performance requirements.
• Familiar with Injury Biomechanics, medical research, and data management.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support a variety of research-focused projects, helping manage timelines, deliverables, and overall project execution.
• Provide administrative, operational, and program support, including documentation, reporting, meeting coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Track project progress, budgets, resources, and key milestones while assisting with planning and process improvement efforts.
• Manage and maintain project data, records, and related materials, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and leadership to support research initiatives, operational goals, and program objectives.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Stakeholder communication

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Piper Companies is currently looking for a Project Manager III in the Fort Rucker, AL area to work a fully onsite role. This Project Manager III will work with a diversified services organization focused on delivering program support, technical expertise, and operational solutions for complex projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities for the Project Manager III:

• Coordinate and support a variety of research-focused projects, helping manage timelines, deliverables, and overall project execution.
• Provide administrative, operational, and program support, including documentation, reporting, meeting coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Track project progress, budgets, resources, and key milestones while assisting with planning and process improvement efforts.
• Manage and maintain project data, records, and related materials, ensuring accuracy, organization, and compliance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and leadership to support research initiatives, operational goals, and program objectives.

Qualifications for the Project Manager III:

• 5 years' experience of project or program management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance AND state-issued driver's license
• Experience managing all aspects of project/programs
• Able to work variable work hours to meet performance requirements
• Familiar with the standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Injury Biomechanics, medical research, and data management
• Bachelor's degree required

Compensation for the Project Manager III:

• Salary: $98-108k based on professional experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays

Keywords:

Project Management, Program Management, Research Coordination, Scientific Research, Biomedical Research, Biomechanics, Laboratory Research, Research Operations, Project Planning, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Management, Budget Tracking, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Schedule Management, Technical Documentation, Report Writing, Stakeholder Management, Administrative Support, Compliance, Regulatory Documentation, Process Improvement, Meeting Coordination, Research Administration, Scientific Data, Database Management, Quality Control, Logistics Coordination, Operational Support, Healthcare Research, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Academic Research, Government Research, Grant Administration, Technical Writing, Program Support, Research Programs, Team Leadership, Project Oversight, Strategic Planning.

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