Senior Project Management Specialist

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach-one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world's most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

The Center for Clinical Research is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist. The Center for Clinical Research provides biostatistical leadership and support of multi-center clinical studies and research networks, including expertise in statistical design and analysis, randomized clinical trials and observational studies, management/operations, and regulatory affairs related to Data Coordinating Centers (DCCs), grants, and contracts. The Senior Project Management Specialist will collaborate with project teams, clients, and contractors to manage study operations and work plans, and support the Principal Investigator with internal business operations.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers to create and execute project work plans and schedules, using industry-standard applications (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet).
• Create and track project timelines, deliverables, and calendars.
• Manage consultant agreements and subcontracts.
• Write and submit reports as required by the client.
• Maintain a strong client focus.
• Review and understand project budgets and financial reports and provide financial guidance.
• Demonstrate an eye for innovation (e.g., exploring/evaluating existing and new technologies) in day-to-day research activities.
• Foster communication and information dissemination internally within project and business operations teams and externally with collaborators and clients.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in use with RTI and utilize those best practices in conducting project work.
• Develop an understanding and appreciation of client needs by interfacing with clients on projects and proposals.
• Work independently to efficiently manage multiple and overlapping timelines and deliverables.
• Train staff on processes and protocols.

Qualification:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in business or related degree and 5 years' related experience in project management or equivalent experience (Master's degree in business or related degree and 3 years' experience in project maangement).
• Master's degree in business or related degree and 3 years' related experience
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized with the ability to complete multiple tasks and deliverables within tight timeframes and during periods with competing priorities
• Ability to work successfully and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., data managers, statisticians, and principal investigators)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
• Demonstrate respect for all individuals, with a focus on inclusivity
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the Unites States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.