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Job Title

RIS Senior Project Manager

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Research Info Systems Service Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Glimpse of the Job and Your Opportunity to Contribute

Sponsored Research Services (SRS) (https://srs.tamu.edu/) is a nationally recognized leader in research administration. We support over $1 billion in research activity annually, and our systems and services are foundational to the success of researchers across disciplines. By joining us, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. Your work will directly support the advancement of science, technology, and scholarship on a global scale.

As a Senior Project Manager within the Research Information Systems (RIS) team, you will lead and manage small to medium-scale, cross-functional technology projects that support Maestro, our enterprise research administration platform. These projects are critical to enabling efficient, compliant, and forward-thinking research operations across the institution.

This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and collaborative leader who thrives in complex environments where both the problem and solution require thoughtful navigation. You’ll serve as a product owner across multiple Maestro components, ensuring that business needs are translated into effective, scalable solutions.

What You’ll Do

+ Lead all aspects of concurrent RIS projects, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, vendor coordination, and contractual deliverables

+ Develop and maintain detailed project plans, track milestones, and manage risk

+ Develops and delivers comprehensive training modules tailored to stakeholder needs

+ Acts as the primary point of contact for Maestro users and personnel, providing guidance and support

+ Serve as a product owner, gathering and analyzing business requirements, defining system scope, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals

+ Coordinate and execute testing plans and quality assurance processes

+ Mentor and support the development of junior team members, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

This opportunity is an onsite (with hybrid option) position in College Station, Texas.

Salary: $102,544.00

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience AND 5 years of related experience in project management or research administration

+ Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to cultivate and maintain professional working relationships with others.

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

A well-qualified candidate should possess one or more of the following:

+ Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

+ Project Management Certification (ACP/PMP or similar)

+ Agile project management experience and client relations

+ Knowledge of Research Administration

Other Requirements and Factors

+ This position is security sensitive

+ This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures

+ All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

What to do

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.   Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.   Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.   Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Health (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/medical/) , dental (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/dental/) , vision (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/vision-insurance/) , life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/life-add/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)   and at least   eight hours of paid vacation   each (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html) month

+ Automatically enrollment in the   Teacher Retirement System of Texas

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free   LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)   training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Employee Tuition Assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance/) and Educational Release time (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/educational.html)   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

For additional information on benefits Click here (http://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/\_media/documents/200benefitsWellness101.pdf)

Instructions to Applicants : Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.