Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Innovation

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee seeks a Project Manager to lead strategic partnerships and innovation projects within the Office of Research. You will develop, implement, and monitor detailed project management plans, manage teams, and ensure deliverables align with milestones.

Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, dashboards using Smartsheet and Trello, regular status reporting, and coordinating events and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4+ years of project coordination experience or the equivalent.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Experience facilitating projects in research or higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement detailed Project Management Plans (PMP).
• Manage project teams and prioritize efforts to meet milestones.
• Create dashboards and reports using project management tools.
• Coordinate resources, facilities, and meetings across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Dashboard reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma/equivalent with 8 years experience

PMP certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Trello

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Innovation

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 63207

Department

Strategic Partnerships and Innovation

within the Office of Research seeks to fill the Project Manager position.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for developing, leading and implementing detailed Project Management Plans (PMP). Manage and lead project teams, direct the work of the activity leaders, prioritize the various lines of effort, and shift resources. Collaborate with all parties associated with projects to ensure they are working according to plan. Implement project management principles and concepts with an in-depth understanding of project controls processes/procedures and systems. Develop and implement processes for meeting deliverables and goals.

Is responsible for monitoring projects to keep on track, on schedule, and within budget. Utilize tools such as Smartsheet and Trello to plan and track projects and deliverables. Gather data, conduct data analysis, and create dashboards and reports. Will require working on several projects simultaneously. Prepare regular status reports and advise on critical areas and progress toward milestones.

Also will provide operational support including securing and managing resources and facilities. Support events and programs (such as Discovery Days, Industry Days or the Industry Affiliate Program), grants, SPI operations, and large projects. Schedule and facilitate meetings, which includes but is not limited to preparing agendas and meeting minutes by documenting document decisions, identify issues, and identifying action items. Other duties as it relates to the project management and the advancement and implementation of SPI events and objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree and a minimum of four years or a high school diploma/equivalent and eight years of relevant experience facilitating projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Four or more years related experience.Experience with Smartsheet or other project management software. Project management certification (PMP). Experience in a research or higher education environment.

Contact Info

Cassidy Cooksey at [e-mail]

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

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