Project Manager, Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab

Department
 

Harris CHPPP/BIP Lab Research Sub Group (1)

About the Department
 

Why Policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact.

Job Summary
 

The Project Manager will manage all activities associated with the development and execution of several projects of the BIP Lab. This position oversees all aspects of the implementation of at least one grant-funded research project including operationalizing the research design, including creation of research instruments, recruitment of research partner sites and participants, technical oversight of any digital or text-based interventions, data collection and management and post-award reporting on project implementation. The position oversees the work of research assistants supporting data collection. It also oversees the promotion of research projects and the BIP Lab more generally.

This position is grant-funded for one year with the potential for future renewal.

Responsibilities

• Manages project execution according to timeline and budget; oversees project planning and implementation through data collection; prepares and hands data off to data team for analysis; collaborates with data team as needed.

• Recruits and manages relationships with research sites and research participants; provides technical support as needed.

• Onboards, trains, and supervises field research assistants.

• Obtains Internal Review Board (IRB) approval and maintains protocol through project lifecycle; manages project operations according to IRB rules and regulations for research consent, data, and security considerations.

• Supports development of surveys, assessments, and other research instruments.

• Tracks program expenditures; makes program-related purchases in accordance with grant budget terms; manages revolving fund for payments to research participants.

• Documents and maintains project implementation protocols and logs.

• Supports pre- and post- grant writing and reporting processes as needed.  

• Conducts pre-award literature reviews and other secondary research.

• Writes post-award implementation sections of grant reports.

• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study (psychology, public policy, sociology, education, or related social science discipline). 

•  Master’s degree.

Experience:

• Project management.

• Familiarity with research design and implementation, data management, and procedures of a university IRB.

• Working with community-based organizations and with racially/ethnically diverse populations.

Preferred Competencies

• Able to take initiative, problem solve with minimal supervision, exercise good judgment, prioritize, make decisions, and work under pressure during high volume times.

• Proficient in English and Spanish a bonus. 

• Driver’s li