Senior Project Manager

Position Function:

This position supports the establishment of an office that will serve as a central hub for a state-wide research ecosystem. The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers statewide to gather information on shared research resources and actively contribute to the development of a statewide research exchange portal. Regular travel is required for this position.

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade:

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Interface with scientists and subject matter experts across the state to catalog core research facilities and equipment.
2. Work with web developers to develop a searchable online inventory of cataloged research facilities and capabilities.
3. Ensure accuracy and completeness of the online inventory and update it as necessary.
4. Promote awareness and enhance the visibility of core research facilities among institutions of higher learning within the state.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with private industry, academia, and state and federal agencies.
6. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to organize, plan, and execute project activities on schedule and within budget.
7. Identify and manage project risks, implement mitigation strategies as needed.
8. Support tracking and reporting of project success metrics and data collection essential for meeting sponsor requirements.
9. Assist in proposal development activities, including identifying opportunities for grant funding and ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.
10. Performs related duties as assigned.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, or related field

Experience: Minimum of 6 years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with a wide range of professionals.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to write understandable technical text for non-expert audiences.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage/coordinate multiple detailed tasks.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Frequent interruptions based on changing priorities; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
• Job occasionally requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Some travel required, as well as working long hours and weekends.
• Vision requirements: ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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