RIS Senior Project Manager

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) 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       

Apply now!  A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials.  You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.     

    

Why Texas A&M University?      

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