Research Project Manager

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Dominion University in Norfolk announces a Research Project Manager role within the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSRI). The incumbent will oversee dynamic translational science programs, providing centralized, professional project management across the research lifecycle while collaborating with faculty, investigators and administrative offices.

The role emphasizes independent planning, problem solving, and proactive communication to ensure milestones are met and deliverables achieved

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clinical investigators, regulatory and research offices and project staff.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with biomedical grant application structure and organization, particularly NIH grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with a high degree of independence in planning and problem solving.
• Collaborate with the PI, faculty, research teams and administrative units to plan and execute complex translational science initiatives.
• Ensure alignment, efficiency, and successful delivery of milestones and deliverables across multiple projects.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder interaction

Independent work

Technology proficiency

NIH grant familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

• Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Human Resources at:
  [phone]
  [e-mail]
• Teaching and Research Faculty Applicants:
• Contact Academic Affairs at:
  [e-mail]

Research Project Manager

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The Research Project Manager is responsible for managing dynamic multi-component translational science initiatives and providing centralized, professionalized project management support across the research lifecycle for multiple projects but does not assume responsibility for scientific direction or financial authority, which remain with the Principal Investigator (PI) and appropriate institutional offices. This role partners with faculty, research teams, and administrative units to plan, coordinate, and execute complex research initiatives, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and successful delivery of project outcomes for ODU’s Office of Strategic Initiatives ( OSRI ). The Research Project Manager is responsible for coordinating dayto- day project activities with a high degree of independence in planning, organization, and problem solving, while working in close collaboration with the PI and project team. This position is critical to maintaining effective communication across the project teams and with DivRED leadership. The Research Project Manager will collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including project team members, external stakeholders, coordinators, research assistants, administrative units, and project leads, to ensure maximum performance and successful achievement of milestones and deliverables.

Position Type

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience within a related field of study.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including clinical investigators, institutional regulatory and research offices and research project staff.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including spreadsheets.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, prioritize multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with biomedical grant application structure and organization, particularly NIH grant applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Some experience working with NIH -funded researchers preferred.
• Relevant post-baccalaureate degree preferred (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity.

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/09/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 10/23/2026

Job Close Date

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone].

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Questions

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If you have questions:
Staff and Administrative & Professional Faculty applicants, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at [phone] or [e-mail] .
Teaching and Research Faculty applicants, please contact the Office of Academic Affairs at [e-mail] .