Senior Project Manager

Ohio State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide dedicated project management oversight, administration coordination, and trainee support for the MOHERE project and related grant activities. The role collaborates with internal and external partners, including the University of Nairobi, to facilitate deliverables.

The position manages planning, budgeting, invoicing, reporting, and compliance; acts as the primary admin contact for the MOHERE team; and coordinates travel,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree may be desired.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project planning, resourcing, budgeting, invoicing, and progress reporting; ensuring deliverables meet quality and cost standards; and monitoring project status.
• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact for the MOHERE PI and key investigators, overseeing team communications, trainee progress, surveys, workshops and events.
• Overseeing overall grant administration, timeline tracking, and compliance for the MOHERE project.
• Leading trainee-facing operations, including scholarship appointments, communications, cohort tracking, and feedback collection.
• Supporting planning activities, coordinating meetings, progress reports, calendars, and domestic/international travel for PI and key personnel.
• Initiating Workday transactions, developing presentations and briefing materials for stakeholders.
• Coordinating logistics for annual workshops, training modules, and events.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Administrative coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Department: Nursing | College Administration

The Senior Project Manager provides dedicated project management oversight, administration coordination, and trainee support for the MOHERE (Master's in One Health and Emergency Research Ethics) project and its associated grant activities.

The Senior Project Manager fosters collaboration among internal and external partners including the international subawardee, the University of Nairobi, Kenya, to facilitate project deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing project planning, resourcing, budgeting, invoicing, and progress reporting; ensuring deliverables meet quality and cost standards; and monitoring project status.
• Additionally, this role serves as the primary administrative point of contact for the MOHERE PI and key investigators, overseeing MOHERE team communications, tracking trainee progress, designing and distributing evaluation surveys, and organizing workshops and program events.
• Overseeing overall grant administration, timeline tracking, and compliance for the MOHERE project.
• Leading trainee‑facing operations, including overseeing scholarship appointments, ongoing communications, cohort tracking, and feedback collection.
• Supporting key project planning activities, coordinating team meetings, compiling progress reports, managing project calendars, and coordinating domestic and international travel for PI and key personnel.
• Initiating Workday transactions (requisitions, spend authorizations, expense reports, and reimbursements), developing presentations, spreadsheets and briefing materials for internal and external project stakeholders.
• Coordinating logistics for annual workshops, training modules, and special events.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced degree in relevant field may be desired.
• 4 years of relevant experience required.
• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Position funding ends March 31, 2027.

Applications will be accepted through September 9, 2026.

Function

Business Planning and Operations

Sub-function

Project Management

Career Band

Individual Contributor - Specialized Career Level: S3

Salary range

$81,800 - $106,900

Location

Remote

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours

32

Shift

First Shift

Other Information

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top‑20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.