Remote Senior Project Manager, Research IT & Grants

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Professional Services Manager to lead grant-funded software projects across partner institutions. You will bridge technical staff, faculty, sponsors, and leadership, guiding scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring effective collaboration and governance.

You will manage complex programs, foster cross-institutional relationships, and represent the program in meetings, workshops, and site visits, with a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in a related field.
• Work Experience: 7+ years of experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

• Defines project scope, deliverables, and milestones with investigators and leadership.
• Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, resource and risk plans.
• Monitors progress and takes corrective actions to keep scope and budget on track.
• Coordinates with partner institutions and internal teams to align efforts.
• Facilitates meetings, builds consensus, and communicates progress to diverse stakeholders.
• Prepares reports and presentations for faculty, sponsors, and leadership.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

The University of Chicago seeks a Professional Services Manager to lead grant-funded software projects across partner institutions. You will bridge technical staff, faculty, sponsors, and leadership, guiding scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring effective collaboration and governance.

You will manage complex programs, foster cross-institutional relationships, and represent the program in meetings, workshops, and site visits, with a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality