Project Manager

WVU Online

Project Manager at WVU managing large-scale, impactful energy and sustainability projects. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project execution within scope and budget.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMorgantown • Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large-scale, nationally visible projects (>$10M), ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and alignment with project requirements and agreements.
Coordinate across university, industry, nonprofit, and government partners operating within large collaborative research programs
Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate assigned projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within approved scope and budget.
Support the operational management of internal seed funding programs, including proposal intake, review coordination, project onboarding, milestone tracking, and reporting support
Coordinate project teams in the development of project plans and implementation approaches; collaborate with research partners (universities, industry, consultants, and other stakeholders).
Identify funding opportunities and support proposal development by assembling project work plans, schedules, partner scope, and required attachments.
Provide project inputs for proposal budgeting in partnership with the finance team.
Support the formation of research teams and development of work plans, project concepts, and implementation approaches.
Develop a detailed Project Management Plan (PMP) with measurable outcomes, deliverables, and milestones; as required, develop or contribute to plans such as: Risk Management Plan, Quality Plan, Communication Plan, Health & Safety Plan Change Management Plan, Conflict Management Plan, Security Plan, Data Management Plan Roles and responsibilities matrix
Support proposal preparation and submission to funding agencies (e.g., compiling required project components and coordinating partner inputs)
Coordinate subaward/subcontract needs (scope, deliverables, timelines) and work with the finance team to support subaward setup and ongoing monitoring.
Track partner performance and deliverables; support invoice review with programmatic verification (in coordination with finance for financial review/processing).
Ensure timely submission of required reports and maintain compliance with grant/contract requirements.
Engage routinely with WVU internal offices (e.g., Office of Sponsored Programs, WVU Shared Services, and college-level business offices) to support effective execution.
Develop tools, templates, and best practices that strengthen project management execution and documentation.
Provide day-to-day coordination of project activities, proactively identifying issues and supporting timely resolution.
Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; ensure clear communication and alignment of project goals.
Provide regular project updates on milestones, risks, and deliverables to leadership, sponsors, and partners; represent WISER at relevant meetings and events.
Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams and the research community on project management practices, as appropriate.
Promote WISER and WVU activities through community outreach and engagement as needed (conferences, community events, meetings, presentations).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following:
Project management experience
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with project management concepts.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Detailed project management and tactical execution.
Strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic research environment.
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong computer software skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in energy or sustainability sectors.
Experience in grant writing and management.
Knowledge of WVU systems and processes, including Oracle/MAP financial systems and Electronic Research Administration (ERA) system.
PMI certification or PMP is recommended.

Benefits

Comp & perks

37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year
range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
Wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementgrant writingproposal developmentbudgetingrisk managementquality managementdata managementmilestone trackingtactical executionanalytical skills

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteam-building skillsflexibilityadaptabilityproblem-solvingindependencementorshipstakeholder engagement

Certifications

PMI certificationPMP