Project Manager - Research

Post Date

Mar 20, 2025

Location

Los Angeles,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

90089
US
Aug 30, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

LAX-770626

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A higher Education client is seeking a project manager to join their team! This team maintains a large research data repository through which thousands of scientists obtain data to study normal development, aging, and disease progression. Our team is dedicated to making a difference through improving access to neuroscience research data. The team consists of dedicated IT and data analytic teams, and they are seeking a project manager to help manage projects and support communication across the division and external partners. This individual will support up to 30 data science projects at once, communicating and documenting progress and deliverables with internal and external stakeholders of each grant. This individual will have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt as needed. Responsibilities will include:

Project management supporting grant funded data science projects
Tracking of grant deliverables using project management tools
Communication with internal and external cross functional teams including faculty, staff, researchers, and external grant partners
Tracking of outreach efforts for additional funding opportunities
Administer meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Supporting content of marketing and promotional needs

Compensation: $40/hr to $50/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

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Required Skills & Experience

3-5 years of project management experience
Strong communication skills, ability to handle challenging conversations
Understanding of research grants (knowing what a subaward is)
Experience in an academic environment
Understanding of data science (downloads, megabites etc., sizes of data sets)
Experience using a project management tool of choice
Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Neuroimaging/neuroscience knowledge or experience
Research project management experience
Master's Degree (strongly preferred)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.