Research Program Manager for Trustworthy Infrastructure

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Research Program Manager in the Information Trust Institute. The role supports ITI and CIRI leadership with rigorous program management, planning and resourcing to drive multiple research projects from ideation through completion.

Primarily on-site in Champaign-Urbana, with potential for hybrid work. Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience plus strong communication and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional program or project management experience.
• Experience coordinating projects in business, academic, research, or government settings.
• Experience with sponsor-facing or internal stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations for assigned research projects.
• Coordinate with ITI leadership and staff to meet goals.
• Develop and track project plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor budgets, resources and reporting for projects.
• Collaborate with sponsors and external partners to advance objectives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Planning

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Research Program Manager in the Information Trust Institute. The role supports ITI and CIRI leadership with rigorous program management, planning and resourcing to drive multiple research projects from ideation through completion.

Primarily on-site in Champaign-Urbana, with potential for hybrid work. Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience plus strong communication and stakeholder