Strategic Research Programs Lead

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Annual leave

Paid holidays

Tuition waivers for employees and fam

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

Job summary

University of Alaska in Anchorage seeks a Senior Research Program Lead to drive complex research programs, sponsored projects, and institutional initiatives within the Office of Research. You will provide governance, budgeting, compliance, and cross‑unit collaboration with researchers, sponsors, and university stakeholders to advance Alaska's research enterprise.

The role oversees staff, manages multi‑portfolio programs, and reports to senior leadership; on-site/hybrid work arrangements are

Qualifications

• PhD and four years of postgraduate research experience.
• Experience in higher education or federally funded research environments.
• Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CRA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex research programs, sponsored projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide leadership in project and portfolio management, and staff supervision.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and reporting across portfolios.
• Coordinate with investigators, sponsors, and university partners to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Staff supervision

Budgeting & forecasting

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

University of Alaska in Anchorage seeks a Senior Research Program Lead to drive complex research programs, sponsored projects, and institutional initiatives within the Office of Research. You will provide governance, budgeting, compliance, and cross‑unit collaboration with researchers, sponsors, and university stakeholders to advance Alaska's research enterprise.

The role oversees staff, manages multi‑portfolio programs, and reports to senior leadership; on-site/hybrid work arrangements are