Strategic Research Partnerships Program Manager - 528829

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $54K - $67K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ April 14th, 2026

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The University of Alabama is hiring a Strategic Research Partnerships Program Manager. The role builds and manages strategic partnerships and consortiums to foster innovation in research aligned with state and federal priorities, focusing on power systems, batteries, and electrification technologies. This position facilitates collaboration between industry partners, faculty, and research administration to ensure successful research program execution and stakeholder engagement.

Highlights

Develop strategic partnerships and consortiums to promote innovative research aligned with EPSCoR Science and Technology Roadmap and Alabama Department of Commerce initiatives.
Manage industry–academic research partnerships focused on power systems, batteries, and electrification technologies.
Coordinate contracts, budgets, research scopes, and compliance issues among stakeholders including faculty, industry partners, and university administration.
Lead multi-phase research programs involving testing, validation, and analysis while balancing academic and industry timelines.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies such as environmental health and safety, export controls, intellectual property, HR, and finance.
Requires bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience or master's degree with 2 years; valid U.S. driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Preferred qualifications include master’s or PhD in engineering-related fields, 7 years experience in industry partnerships or applied research, and familiarity with university research administration.
Strong skills needed in strategic partnership development, interdisciplinary collaboration, communication, and managing complex projects.
Salary range: Minimum $53,500 to Midpoint $66,900 annually (Salaried E8).
Position is within the AL Mobility & Power Research Center department, working Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.