[ES_JOBS_NET] Research Project Manager Position at Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

[Anna Wilson]

Hello,

The Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes <https://cw3e.ucsd.edu/> at
Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, is
seeking a Research Project Manager focusing on Atmospheric River
Reconnaissance <https://cw3e.ucsd.edu/arrecon_overview/> for a full-time
career position. Applications accepted through 15 March. Starting salary
range is up to $82,600. Please see the job description below or at this link
<https://employment.ucsd.edu/research-project-manager-121832/job/23883245> for
more information and don’t hesitate to reach out to anna-m-wilson at ucsd.edu if
you have any questions at all. Here is the link to apply
<https://employment.ucsd.edu/research-project-manager-121832/job/23883245>.
Please forward widely to your networks. Thanks for your attention!

Best regards,
Anna

*Description:*

Under the guidance of Principal Investigators and Program Managers, the
Research Project Manager provides project management, team management,
budget development, analysis and reporting for multiple related projects.
The Research Project Manager will support the Field Research Manager on
Atmospheric River Reconnaissance (AR Recon), an annual operational program
involving up to 50 investigators per field season from UC San Diego as well
as external organizations, national and international, including the
academia and government, from students to senior researchers.

The Research Project Manager provides project management services for CW3E
projects, including AR Recon, to assure timely and efficient completion of
projects. Effectively communicates with program management when projects
are not progressing according to timelines. Provides written and oral
reports to program management on status of active projects. As needed,
works with program management to improve efficiency, organize and support
operational and working group meetings, including coordination,
facilitation, establishing agendas, and after-meeting follow up. Serves as
point of contact for working groups, meeting attendees and/or collaborating
institutions, in particular by serving as the operational coordinator for
part of each AR Recon season. Assists with editing, revising, and producing
professional documents. Organizes conferences, workshops, colloquia and
other professional project meetings.

The Research Project Manager applies understanding of scientific research
or engineering principles and practices as they work within technical,
highly collaborative research teams that foster cross-disciplinary
relationships with department leadership, faculty, post-doctoral scholars,
graduate students, private industry leaders, consultants, as well as
researchers at collaborating universities, institutions, and government
agencies. The manager will also be actively involved in the data analysis
and answering research questions through peer-review publications as a
co-author. The manager will travel to workshops and meetings as needed.

The position requires involvement in the scientific, regulatory,
administrative and budgetary goals of the program, excellent communication,
project-reporting skills, and strict adherence to timelines and milestones.
The Research Project Manager needs to be highly motivated and flexible,
with the ability to manage complex work assignments and assume additional
responsibilities as conditions warrant.
*QUALIFICATIONS*


   - Academic background in engineering, meteorology, geoscience,
   environmental science, earth science or water science.
   - Minimum of five years of experience in an operational or
   administrative role working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
   - Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other
   computer application programs. Strong working knowledge of personal
   computers with the ability to effectively use software for word processing,
   presentations, spreadsheets, email, calendar, and databases. Has experience
   working with project management software. with features that include:
   Working knowledge of report/manuscript editing software programs. Knowledge
   of Linux/Unix operating systems and basic programming.
   - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate
   effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to
   collaborate and communicate effectively and diplomatically at all
   organizational levels. Ability to work effectively with a diverse
   population. Ability to write and speak clearly and present detailed
   information and analysis. Exceptional ability to write and communicate
   technical content effectively in a variety of mediums (web, summaries,
   reports, brochures, presentations, etc.) and in ways appropriate to
   targeted audiences (executives, business partners, end-users, general
   public, formal agencies, etc).
   - Analytical / problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience analyzing
   and identifying problems, independently resolving discrepancies with the
   ability to recommend solutions, contributing effectively to support
   organizational objectives.
   - Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts
   of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses. Skill in
   independently researching, compiling, organizing, interpreting and
   selecting data and materials from various sources. Ability to accurately
   interpret and implement policies and procedures and effectively communicate
   and disseminate information. Demonstrated ability to develop clear,
   concise, and accurate reports and recommendations for Principal
   Investigators, Program Managers and other stake-holders.
   - Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Proven
   organizational, office management, project management, and administration
   skills. Extensive organizational, analysis and decision-making skills to
   continually prioritize between long- and short-term needs, to tolerate
   rapid shifts in direction, competing demands and constant requests for
   priority changes from a variety of sources, keep track of ongoing projects
   and tasks simultaneously and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
   Demonstrated knowledge to handle multiple projects, deadlines, conflicts in
   an environment of shifting priorities and resource and staff constraints.
   Ability to oversee the scheduling of a variety of meetings and conferences
   for large and small groups - recognizing and making allowances for
   conflicting schedules. Demonstrated capacity to anticipate obstacles and
   plan for contingencies. Ability to proactively resolve unforeseen
   situations to ensure project success.
   - Strong policy analysis techniques. Ability to identify, synthesize and
   distribute critical sources of news and information. Demonstrated ability
   to assess procedures and define requirements to streamline processes and
   result in productivity improvement.
   - Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Proven
   ability to earn the trust of staff, researchers and key stakeholders;
   mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict;
   deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and
   ambiguity. Ability to remove barriers and enable teams to complete their
   objectives.
   - Proven working experience in project management. Strong technical
   writing, editing, proofreading, and page composition skills desired.
   - Demonstrated experience leading diverse groups of scientists,
   students, staff, and collaborators with different levels of seniority.
   Demonstrated leadership experience in gaining consensus from these groups
   in adherence to strict mission planning deadlines and under stressful
   circumstances.
   - Knowledge of, and ability to work effectively with relevant agencies,
   stakeholders, and other institutions.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

   - Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on
   Background Check result.
   - Must be willing and able to travel.
   - Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.


--
Anna M. Wilson, Ph.D.
she/her/hers <https://www.mypronouns.org/>

Field Research Manager, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E)
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
University of California San Diego

address 9500 Gilman Drive #0230, La Jolla, CA  92093-0230
email     anna-m-wilson at ucsd.edu
web       cw3e.ucsd.edu
phone   cell: (315) 420-1002

*My working hours may not be your working hours. Please do not feel
obligated to reply outside of your normal work schedule.*
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