Job Title Project Manager II Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Research Director Staff Proposed Minimum Salary $4,180.17 monthly Job Location Lubbock, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife Texas A&M AgriLife is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members: + Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M AgriLife Research + College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University (https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/) + Texas A&M Forest Service + Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/) As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M AgriLife brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M AgriLife is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service. Click here (https://agrilife.tamu.edu/) to learn more about how you can be a part of AgriLife and make a difference in the world! Position Information: The Project Manager, under direction, manages day-to-day project activities including developing, implementing, tracking budgets, tracking timelines and deliverables, and providing periodic evaluations and reports for projects that are generally medium in scope. Responsibilities: + Assists in defining project mission and vision. + Manages project portfolios in line with business strategies and in accordance with project management standards. Periodically conducts meetings with stakeholders to schedule and coordinate project activities. + Coordinates project resources in conjunction with resource holders and other project managers. Manages projects that the problem and solution may be defined moderate to achieve + Manages project quality control and assurance. + Establishes goals for project delivery. Applies current best practices in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and project lifecycle. + Coordinates the collection and organization of project data, invoices, and reporting in and out. + Manages and supervises project team. + Routinely communicates with faculty and stakeholders to increase participation in projects; routinely communicates with colleagues and AgriLife Research administration about potential R&D, commercialization and/or other investment opportunities. + Provides input and monitors budget that usually has a minor to moderate impact on financial revenue and expenses. + Performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Five years of related experience. + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects using the project management lifecycle. + Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills. + Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment. + Previous background and familiarity with agriculture industry. + Knowledge of soil science and agronomy. + Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Preferred Qualifications: + Bachelor’s degree or higher in agronomy, soil science, soil conservation, agricultural systems management, or similar discipline. + Directly relatable experience in effective communication with a range of agricultural stakeholders. + Project Management Professional (PMP). + Ability to foster effective partnerships with farmers, landowners, Extension educators, researchers, USDA and state agency personnel, commodity organizations, and industry partners. Other Requirements: + Requires working evening and weekend hours. + Requires travel to various counties within Texas. What You Need to Know: Non-immigrant foreign nationals are prohibited by export control laws from performing the employment responsibilities associated with this position; sponsorship is not available. Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. Why Work at Texas A&M AgriLife? When you choose to work for Texas A&M AgriLife, you become part of an organization that is an established leader in agriculture and life sciences with a wide range of capabilities to meet the needs of our statewide, national, and international constituents. In addition, Texas A&M AgriLife offers a comprehensive benefit package including the following: + Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/) with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums + 12-15 days of annual paid holidays + Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month + Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas + Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife Applicant Instructions: Applications received by Texas A&M AgriLife must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. Required Documents: Application packet must include: + CV/ Resume + Cover letter + List and contact information of 3 references All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.