Strategic Research Partnerships Program Manager - 528829

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

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Strategic Research Partnerships Program Manager to develop and manage strategic partnerships and consortiums that drive innovation in research aligned with state and federal priorities. The role involves cultivating stakeholder relationships, coordinating multi-phase research projects, and ensuring successful delivery and engagement throughout the research lifecycle.

Highlights

Develop and manage strategic partnerships and consortiums fostering research innovation.
Coordinate multi-phase research projects involving industry partners, faculty, and shared infrastructure.
Ensure stakeholder engagement and delivery of member benefits across contract execution, onboarding, project definition, and final assessment.
Support Integrated Venture Development in aligning industry needs with academic research strengths.
Manage contracts, budgets, scopes of work, compliance, and coordination with university administration and research departments.
Require bachelor's degree with four years experience or master's degree with two years experience; valid U.S. driver's license and motor vehicle compliance.
Preferred qualifications include master's or PhD in engineering or related fields and seven years of experience in industry partnerships or technical project management.
Strong skills in strategic partnership development, communication, project management, and understanding of industry-funded research models.
Salary range from $53,500 to $66,900 (Salaried E8).
Department: AL Mobility & Power Research Center focused on power systems, batteries, and electrification technologies.