University of Maryland
Project Manager III
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- Serve as strategic advisor and operational partner to Principal Investigators, Division Directors, and operational leadership.
- Integrate financial, administrative, and project information across multiple functions for decision-making and resource planning.
- Manage a portfolio including Department of Defense-sponsored, classified, and sponsor-sensitive research programs.
- Provide financial stewardship and strategic analysis for divisional research support resources and overhead accounts.
- Develop recommendations for workforce planning, resource allocation, and financial sustainability.
- Require active U.S. Government security clearance and ability to obtain/review classified information.
- Require knowledge of federal regulations including FAR, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and DoD research contracting requirements.
- Preferred qualifications: Master’s or Doctoral degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field with seven years of relevant experience.
- Skill in project portfolio management, risk mitigation, compliance oversight, and developing executive-level reports and dashboards using Excel and data visualization tools.
- Salary range: $141,160 - $169,392.
Project Manager III Full Description
Job Description Summary
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Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Seven (7) years of experience managing federally funded sponsored research projects or research administration.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Other: Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. If selected, you must meet the requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security clearance investigation that includes criminal and credit history checks, as well as verification of U.S. citizenship, birth, education, employment, and military history.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of advanced project and portfolio management principles and governance frameworks.
Knowledge of federal regulations applicable to sponsored research, including OMB Uniform Guidance and FAR.
Skill in leading complex project portfolios, risk mitigation strategies, and compliance oversight.
Skill in developing executive-level reports, dashboards, and performance metrics using Excel and data visualization tools.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial, contractual, and regulatory information to support decision-making.
Ability to coach and mentor project management professionals and influence adoption of best practices.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, sponsors, and external stakeholders in high-impact settings.
Ability to manage high volumes of complex, time-sensitive work while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and strategic focus.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
Best Consideration Date: 12/4/26
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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