Research Project Manager

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .

This position is funded for 2 year(s); continuation past 2 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) at Penn State seeks a Research Project Manager to join our Project Management team .

ICDS is a multi-disciplinary research computing Institute supporting a diverse group of researchers from more than 70 academic departments from nearly all of Penn State's academic colleges and campuses . We facilitat e new collaborations, fund new areas of research, and collaborat e to overcome computational and data science challenges . ICDS brings a diverse community of scholars and provides them with cutting-edge computing tools and data analysis services to further their science. This position will provide critical support to that mission.

Work Arrangement: This position requires on-site work and is not supportive of remote work.

This is a term position that is renewed annually, with funding secured for two years from the start date and a potential for further renewal

T he responsibilities of this position include the following :

• Facilitate research computing-based projects, including collaboration with investigators, sponsors, technical staff, and financial teams to ensure the delivery of project commitments
• Collect and manage data to m onitor project resources and reports to ensure successful execution
• Engage faculty to identify opportunities for direct cost recovery of ICDS resources and services
• Provides subject matter expertise in both the research discipline and project management

R equired qualifications and skills include the following:

• E xperience coordinating and executing on strategic objectives tied to research computing
• E xpertise in relating effectively with faculty and managing relationships across institutions
• A bility to work independently and as part of a team
• Impeccable ethics and integrity with a strong work ethic
• and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills .

Additional d esired qualifications and skills include the following :

Successful candidates should be able to demonstra te experience and skill s in developing and delivering communications internally within a university setting as well as the ability to give talks to external audiences for workshops and annual reporting to funding agencies. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to provide candid and constructive feedback to help others accept and implement findings and recommendations across technical teams .

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Master's Degree
1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
None

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $61, $89,

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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .

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