
Strategic Research Initiatives Manager
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The Grainger Institute for Engineering seeks a strategic, collaborative program manager to direct operational, outreach, and promotional activities for supported research programs. The role serves as a subject matter expert and liaison among faculty, university partners, and external stakeholders, while developing program plans, milestones, budgets, and reporting. It also supports strategic program development and helps project teams operationalize initiatives.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category:Academic Staff Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Project Program Manager (B) Job Summary: The Grainger Institute for Engineering (GIE), a non-academic unit in the office of the Associate Dean for Corporate Engagement & Entrepreneurship (ADCEE), is excited to offer a new project program manager role. GIE specializes in driving transformational, cross-disciplinary projects that further the strategic goals of the College of Engineering. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative program manager to plan and direct the day-to-day operational, outreach, and promotional activities of GIE-supported research programs. In this role, you will serve as a technical subject matter expert and primary liaison among faculty, College and university partners, and external stakeholders, actively promoting research accomplishments, core capabilities, and new initiatives. You will develop and implement program plans, milestones, budgets, and reporting to advance overall program objectives. Additionally, you will support strategic program development by identifying connections, gaps, emerging opportunities, and pathways to larger interdisciplinary initiatives and external funding. Beyond high-level program management, you will also work directly with project teams to help them operationalize their specific initiatives. If you are excited to lay the foundation for new, connected engineering initiatives, we encourage you to apply, particularly individuals with experience working for funding agencies, policy organizations, or legislative staff! Additional information: It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location Visa Sponsorship: Please be aware that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C325F025A0384760
How this job compares
Set against the 11,190 open Program Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Wisconsin median$106–210K/yr99 salary ranges
- US median$43–57/hr379 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 171 open Program Manager jobs in Wisconsin and 11,190 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Program Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 8 years (9,515 postings).
- Education
- 5,033 of the 11,190 open Program Manager jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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