Research Project Manager

WVU Online

. Manage cyclical and emerging initiatives advancing the WVU Cancer Institute’s research mission .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex initiatives within established timelines. Proficient in building relationships across multidisciplinary teams and effectively communicating project metrics and outcomes.

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Project Management ExperienceCITI CertificationCAPM or PMP CertificationMicrosoft Office ProficiencyInterdisciplinary Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningGrant Application DevelopmentResearch AnalysisQuality ControlRisk Mitigation Strategies

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingFacilitationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

CITI CertificationCAPM CertificationPMP Certification

Industry Keywords

Research InitiativesProject MetricsInterdisciplinary TeamsHealth-Related FieldProgram Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage cyclical and emerging initiatives advancing the WVU Cancer Institute’s research mission
Coordinate interdisciplinary research working groups, grant application development, and active research project support
Plan, coordinate, and deliver complex projects within established timelines
Define project goals, scope, deliverables, milestones, timelines, resource needs, and success measures
Develop and maintain project plans identifying activities, responsibilities, dependencies, and deadlines
Prioritize and coordinate multiple concurrent initiatives as organizational needs and research priorities evolve
Coordinate multidisciplinary and cross-departmental teams
Build relationships with faculty, research leaders, administrators, staff, and institutional partners
Facilitate meetings and working sessions; document decisions, responsibilities, and next steps
Monitor project goals, milestones, deliverables, risks, dependencies, and barriers
Conduct research and analysis to establish project metrics and evaluate outcomes
Recommend risk mitigation strategies and escalate significant concerns when appropriate
Perform quality-control reviews of project materials and deliverables
Provide regular status updates on progress, risks, decisions, and next steps
Improve project-management processes, procedures, workflows, tools, templates, and practices
Prepare project reports, briefings, presentations, meeting materials, and other resources
Maintain accurate project records and translate complex information into concise communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or health-related field
Minimum of two (2) years of effective program/project management experience
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
CITI certification or ability to complete such certification within six months of hire date
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Proficiency with general computer, internet, and virtual collaboration technologies
Ability to learn and use project-management, data-tracking, communication, and institutional systems
CAPM or PMP certification through PMI.org preferred
Master’s degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
18 sick days per year
Health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
Eligibility to continue health insurance and other retiree perks
Wellness programs