Remote eRA Systems Lead: Streamline Research Admin

Women In Science; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking an eRA Systems Manager within the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). The role focuses on advancing electronic research administration systems, coordinating with ITS, and aligning workflows with ORSP needs.

You will lead system enhancements, manage data processes, and serve as the liaison between ORSP and ITS to ensure timely issue resolution and user support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years of directly relevant experience.
• Strong technical proficiency with databases, data management and data integrity.
• Experience in ERP or electronic research administration systems in higher ed, or a central office background with willingness to learn eRA systems.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to plan and execute system projects.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Commitment to data security and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy enhancements as the business owner of the ORSP CLM/eRA system.
• Analyze business and user needs and document requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate testing with ITS and subject matter experts and address fixes.
• Transform business processes into integrated system workflows.
• Lead change management and training around system changes.

Skills

Project management

Data management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Agile familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Business Objects

ERP systems

eRA systems

Job description

The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking an eRA Systems Manager within the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). The role focuses on advancing electronic research administration systems, coordinating with ITS, and aligning workflows with ORSP needs.

You will lead system enhancements, manage data processes, and serve as the liaison between ORSP and ITS to ensure timely issue resolution and user support.