Project Manager III

Job Title

Project Manager III

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Autonomy Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

PURPOSE

The Project Manager III, under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Finance, manages large and complex project activities including developing and monitoring budgets, tracking project timelines, deliverables, and milestones, and preparing periodic evaluations, reports, and other project documentation. The position provides project management support for multiple concurrent initiatives that range from small to large in scope and complexity.

The Project Manager III possesses the knowledge, experience, adaptability, and professionalism required to effectively engage with the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI) executive leadership. The Project Manager III must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and effective communication. As a member of ARI, this position contributes to a dynamic and fast-paced environment that requires a strong commitment to productivity, accountability, and service excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management: 60%

• Develop, maintain, and monitor integrated master schedules for assigned projects, including contracts, grants, sponsored research, and other sponsored activities, while supporting pre-award planning and post-award project administration requirements.

• Manage project portfolios in alignment with organizational objectives and project management internal control guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.

• Tracks the status of projects regarding milestones and deliverables.

• Compile and analyze project and financial data, prepare reports, and present findings and recommendations to leadership and project stakeholders.

• Support project delivery objectives by collaborating with contract personnel and applying best practices in vendor selection, contract administration, and project lifecycle management.

• Coordinate project activities, cost estimation, project controls, and close-out actives.

• Analyze project processes and recommend improvements and implementation strategies to enhance efficiency and project outcomes.

 

Financial Operations: 30%

• Ensure project activities, expenditures, and deliverables comply with applicable sponsor requirements, contractual obligations, institutional policies, and Texas A&M University System regulations.

• Support pre-award and post-award activities including proposal coordination, budget development, sponsor guideline review, and proposal routing in collaboration with principal investigators and research administration personnel.

• Assign and coordinate project tasks among internal teams and stakeholders while assisting with project scheduling, workload management, and resource allocation to support project objectives and deliverables.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze project performance databases and tracking systems to monitor project progress, budget utilization, grant performance, and achievement of key milestones and deliverables.

• Compile, analyze