Senior Proposal Manager

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Proposal Manager at University of Oklahoma leads the proposal management team, directing processes and standards for the full lifecycle of research grants and contracts.

Responsibilities include end-to-end proposal and award execution, budget management, policy compliance, and coordinating timelines while supporting strategic planning for the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Management / Business Administration or related discipline).
• 6 years of related experience.
• Equivalency/substitution: experience or education can substitute for degree on a one-to-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the proposal management team to develop processes, methodologies, and guidelines for the full lifecycle of research grants and contracts.
• Oversee end-to-end proposal and award execution, including budget management, policy compliance, project monitoring, and timeline coordination; contribute to long-range strategic planning for the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Position Introduction:

The University of Oklahoma's Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships is home to one of the most dynamic and growing research enterprises in the nation, driving discovery, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that create real impact across Oklahoma and beyond. Are you motivated by collaborative problem-solving and the chance to advance impact-centered research? Join a team that sits at the heart of OU's research mission to answer the question, Where Better Than Oklahoma?

Why this is an exciting place to build your career:

Broad impact. Your work will support faculty and researchers across disciplines, helping translate ideas into funded, compliant, and impactful programs.
Collaborative culture. Work side by side with researchers, department leaders, external partners, and a dedicated administrative team committed to excellence.
Room to grow. Join a mission-driven office that invests in its people and offers opportunities to develop expertise at the intersection of research, compliance, strategy, and partnership.
This is more than an administrative role. It's a chance to be part of something larger. If you're ready to grow your career while helping OU researchers do their best work, we'd love to have you on our team. Learn more at ou.edu/research.

The Senior Proposal Manager serves as the proposal management team lead and independently directs the proposal management team in developing the processes, methodologies, and guidelines needed to deliver consistent, high-quality support across the full lifecycle of research grants and contracts. This role oversees end-to-end proposal and award execution, including budget management, policy compliance, project monitoring, and timeline coordination, while also contributing to long-range strategic planning for the Department of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships. The ideal candidate is an experienced research administration professional with strong leadership skills, the ability to scale and standardize complex workflows, and a track record of ensuring resources are applied effectively to meet performance goals. View full job description.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline relevant to the area of specialty
• 6 years of related experience
• Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree.