Research Project Manager

The Wolfram Institute seeks a General Project Manager to lead and coordinate a small, focused team within our research environment. The successful candidate will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with the institute’s strategic goals and research objectives. Can be remote.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of research projects, balancing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among interdisciplinary team members, researchers, and external partners.

• Track project progress, compile reports, and present updates to stakeholders.

• Identify and mitigate risks impacting project scope, schedule, or quality.

• Support grant application processes and contribute to research dissemination strategies.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring best practices in project management are applied.

Skills:

• Proven experience managing projects in a research or academic setting.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to engage with diverse teams.

• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

• Ability to adapt to evolving research priorities and dynamic team needs.

• A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Need to be willing to work at odd hours and be available on weekends.

This role demands a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on management to advance the institute’s mission of exploring computational sciences. Candidates should be comfortable operating within the complexities of a research-driven environment and committed to fostering innovative scientific inquiry.

If you are or know people who might be interested, please email opportunities@wolframinstitute.org (Send CV etc.).

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