Sponsored Program Project Manager II _ Office of Clinical Trials

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Sponsored Program Project Manager II to oversee, coordinate, and manage activities for a sponsored program project within the Office of Clinical Trials. You will establish project management processes to ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare or related field and four years of project management experience; a Master's degree and CRA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare or related field
• Four years of related project management experience
• Master's degree and CRA preferred
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred
• Knowledge of grant and contract policies and regulations
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, and manage activities and resources for an assigned sponsored program project
• Develop sponsored program project plans and cost projections and allocate resources
• Align activities with organizational objectives and ensure outcomes support success
• Ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines, federal regulations and institutional policies
• Interface with internal and external parties to resolve problems and maintain progress
• Informs management of key activities and provides periodic progress reports

Skills

Project management

Grant & contract policies

Budgeting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Literature review

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/healthcare or related field

Master's degree and CRA preferred

CRA certification preferred

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Sponsored Program Project Manager II \\_ Office of Clinical Trials - Logo### Sponsored Program Project Manager II \\_ Office of Clinical TrialsApply: Jackson, MS: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 31, 2026 (1 day left to apply): R00054468Hello,Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:* Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.* You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.* You can only apply one time to a job requisition.* Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.* Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.Thank you,Human Resources## Important Applications Instructions:**Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/****license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.**## Job Requisition ID:R00054468## Job Category:Clerical and Customer Service## Organization:OAVCR-Clinical Trials Office## Location/s:Main Campus Jackson## Job Title:Sponsored Program Project Manager II \\_ Office of Clinical Trials## Job Summary:To oversee, coordinate, and manage activities and resources for an assigned sponsored program project in a central research service office within the institution. To establish and implement project management processes to ensure project requirements are delivered effectively, within budget, in compliance with established standards, and within the specified time frame.## Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in business, healthcare or related field and four years of related project management experience. Master's degree and certified research administrator (CRA) preferred. **CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:** NA **Preferred Qualifications**:Prior knowledge in Contract and Budget negotiation is preferred. ## Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesKnowledge of project management processes, grant and contract policies, procedures, and regulations, federal, state, and local funding sources, and budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Exemplary verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies. Ability to present information and respond to inquiries. Ability to clarify project objective, goals, and the roles and responsibilities of participants. Ability to organize and manage resources. Ability to review grants and contract proposals. Ability to collect and analyze information. Ability to conduct literature searches. **RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of a sponsored program project and scope. Works with client to identify project objectives and establish project parameters, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines. Conducts final fiscal and administrative review prior to grant submission and contract signature to ensure compliance with institutional requirements and applicable laws, guidelines, and regulations.* Develops sponsored program project plans and cost projections and makes revisions as appropriate; identifies and allocates resources and prioritizes tasks to ensure research mission objectives are met.* Aligns sponsored program project activities with organizational objectives; ensures sponsored program project outcomes equate to organizational success.* Coordinates the development of policies and procedures to meet sponsored program project requirements; assures sponsored program project compliance with sponsor guidelines, federal regulations, cost accounting standards, and institutional policies for research involving human participants, animals, bio hazards, radioactive materials and hospital and physician services.* Interfaces with relevant internal and external parties to resolve problems, maintain progress, and maintain mutual interaction of respected parties to reduce the risk of failure and ensure success of sponsored program project. Interprets and provides advice and guidance to faculty and staff on sponsored programs funding polices, regulations, and procedures from sponsored program project inception to closeout.* Informs management of key activities and makes periodic progress reports; maintains and ensures accuracy of sponsored program project documents and reports.* The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.**Physical and Environmental Demands:**Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, constant sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)## Time Type:Full time## FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:Yes## Pay Class:Salary## FTE %:100## Work Shift:Day## Benefits Eligibility:## Grant Funded:No## Job Posting Date:10/28/2026## Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):10/31/2026