• Program Manager, Strategic Research Proposals,…

    Boston University (Boston, MA)


    PROGRAM MANAGER, STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROPOSALS, Research Development

    Job Description

    PROGRAM MANAGER, STRATEGIC RESEARCH PROPOSALS, Research Development

     

    Category

     

    Charles River Campus --> Professional

     

    Job Location

    BOSTON

    Tracking Code

     

    25500673630724

     

    Posted Date

     

    7/28/2025

    Position Type

    Full-Time/Regular

     

    Boston University's Office of Research seeks a Program Manager, Strategic Research Proposals to provide critical support in advancing University-wide research development efforts. With the goal of continuing to elevate BUs national research profile, the Program Manager will enhance the Research Development teams capacity to support multiple major proposals per year.

     

    Reporting to the Director of Research Development, the Program Manager will manage the development of large-scale, complex research proposals ($5M$20M+) across the institution, providing advanced project management, team facilitation, and strategic input to enhance proposal competitiveness. This role will develop project management tools, and team workflows that scale across disciplines, while cultivating strong faculty relationships and leveraging data analytics to inform and strengthen proposal efforts. This role will also provide communications and infrastructure support to the research development team.

    Required Skills

    Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; 3-5 years' experience; experience in research development, research administration, consulting, or a related role; strong project management skills with experience developing tools and templates to manage research projects; excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and support faculty across disciplines.

     

    Preferred qualifications: Experience in data analytics for research development and funding intelligence. Experience with InfoReady or similar competition management systems. Familiarity with team science principles and facilitating diverse research teams. Ability to balance multiple large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to high-quality results.

     

    We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

     

    **Job Location:** BOSTON

    **Position Type:** Full-Time/Regular

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    To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/Faculty/jobs/315688 (https://apptrkr.com/6417490)

     

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