Project Manager III

Agency

Department

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1400 full-time and 2000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources increased visibility and influence and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

PURPOSE

The Project Manager III under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director Finance manages large and complex project activities including developing and monitoring budgets tracking project timelines deliverables and milestones and preparing periodic evaluations reports and other project documentation. The position provides project management support for multiple concurrent initiatives that range from small to large in scope and complexity.

The Project Manager III possesses the knowledge experience adaptability and professionalism required to effectively engage with the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI) executive leadership. The Project Manager III must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy compliance and effective communication. As a member of ARI this position contributes to a dynamic and fast-paced environment that requires a strong commitment to productivity accountability and service excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management: 60%

• Develop maintain and monitor integrated master schedules for assigned projects including contracts grants sponsored research and other sponsored activities while supporting pre-award planning and post-award project administration requirements.

• Manage project portfolios in alignment with organizational objectives and project management internal control guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.

• Tracks the status of projects regarding milestones and deliverables.

• Compile and analyze project and financial data prepare reports and present findings and recommendations to leadership and project stakeholders.

• Support project delivery objectives by collaborating with contract personnel and applying best practices in vendor selection contract administration and project lifecycle management.

• Coordinate project activities cost estimation project controls and close-out actives.

• Analyze project processes and recommend improvements and implementation strategies to enhance efficiency and project outcomes.

Financial Operations: 30%

• Ensure project activities expenditures and deliverables comply with applicable sponsor requirements contractual obligations institutional policies and Texas A&M University System regulations.

• Support pre-award and post-award activities including proposal coordination budget development sponsor guideline review and proposal routing in collaboration with principal investigators and research administration personnel.

• Assign and coordinate project tasks among internal teams and stakeholders while assisting with project scheduling workload management and resource allocation to support project objectives and deliverables.

• Develop maintain and analyze project performance databases and tracking systems to monitor project progress budget utilization grant performance and achievement of key milestones and deliverables.

• Compile analyze and present operational financial project and sponsored program information to support informed decision-making by the Assistant Director Finance.

• Utilize project management and financial tracking tools to monitor project hours budgets expenditures resource utilization and project performance metrics.

• Identify and communicate project risks funding concerns and compliance issues; recommend corrective actions and address issues as needed.

• May serve as a primary point of contact for assigned projects and sponsored activities communicating project status timelines deliverables and funding requirements to project participants and stakeholders.

Administrative/Other: 10%

• Support coordination of activities with senior university leadership and external shareholders.

• Demonstrate sensitivity discretion judgement and negotiation in operations and communications for ARI.

• Monitor and maintain detailed calendars schedules deadlines reporting requirements and key milestones for projects grants contracts and operational activities.

• Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budget planning.

• Prepare and interpret flowcharts schedules and step-by-step action plans.

• Prepare meeting agendas record minutes track action items and coordinate follow-up activities for meetings led by the Assistant Director Finance.

• Serve as a point of coordination for staff project activities and operational matters during the absence of the Assistant Director Finance.

• Safely operate university vehicles/machinery.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field.

• Seven (7) years of experience in project management program management research administration or sponsored project administration or related experience.

• Additional education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement:

  • Masters degree in Business Administration or related field and five (5) years of experience in project management program management research administration or sponsored project administration or related experience.

  • Doctoral degree in Business Administration or related field and three (3) years of experience in project management program management research administration or sponsored project administration or related experience.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Maintain valid driver license

• Experience in coordinating teams and clients

• Experience in project management from conception to delivery

• Exceptional organizational skills including multitasking and time-management

• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database software (e.g. Smartsheet Laserfiche etc.)

• High level of articulation and professionalism

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Critical thinking and proactive problem solving

• Ability to travel as needed

• Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement

• Ability to either work in a team environment or independently with minimal guidance

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks resources and time effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Business Administration Management Finance Project Management or applicable field.

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification.

• More than seven (7) years of experience in project management program management research administration or sponsored project administration.

• Previous hands-on experience with project management tools or similar.

• Experience with grant management contract administration sponsored research administration and budget management.

• Extensive financial experience.

• Familiarity with aviation autonomous systems unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) advanced air mobility (AAM) or related technology sectors.

• Experience working in higher education.

• Experience with pre-award and post-award sponsored project administration.

SALARY: $6708.34 - $7500.00 Monthly ($80500.08 - $90000.00 Annually Approximately)

Note: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27 2026.

BENEFITS (rules policies eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance Accidental D&D Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling Work Life Assistance Financial Resources and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8 hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.