Senior Research Programs & Operations Manager

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Research Strategic Operations to direct day-to-day activities across units, ensuring on-time project delivery and alignment with institutional goals.

This on-site role requires leading PMO processes, coaching staff, managing budgets, and developing dashboards to monitor KPIs. A PMP is highly preferred, with 5+ years of relevant experience in higher education research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or in progress in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of research project management experience; Higher Ed experience preferred.
• PMP certification highly preferred; experience leading PMO and cross-unit programs.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize, and manage cross-unit research projects.
• Lead project delivery with deadlines, budgets, and team assignments.
• Analyze budgets, risks, and resource allocation for projects.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

The University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for Research Strategic Operations to direct day-to-day activities across units, ensuring on-time project delivery and alignment with institutional goals.

This on-site role requires leading PMO processes, coaching staff, managing budgets, and developing dashboards to monitor KPIs. A PMP is highly preferred, with 5+ years of relevant experience in higher education research.