Senior Project Manager, PACCRI

Description The Senior Project Manager Research supports the operations of the Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Research and Innovation (PACCRI) in close partnership with the PACCRI scientific faculty leaders. This role involves strategic collaboration with leaders across the research enterprise, hospital, faculty, and external stakeholders to align PACCRI’s goals, activities, and timelines for measurable impact. The administrator plays a central role in coordinating initiatives that advance the program’s mission and is responsible for overall administration, operational oversight, financial management, strategic planning, and the coordination of complex scheduling needs.Essential Job Functions:Works with the Research Manager to support division-wide research program operations; helping to improveoverall workflows, technical research systems, and research processes.Manages programmatic activities for multiple internally and externally funded, complex research projects, andsubsequent activities related to additional and ongoing funding.Ensures compliance with research protocols and regulatory guidelines and identifies risks and developsworkflow strategies to ensure smooth project execution.Develops research portfolio metrics that effectively evaluate and measure the performance of the division’sresearch portfolio.Provides quarterly research portfolio progress and metric reports to divisional research leaders.Works with the Research Business Operations (RBO) offices and Office of Clinical and Community Trials(OCCT) to facilitate contract negotiations and execution, to ensure proper accrual tracking, and to provideadditional information as needed for timely financial reconciliation, management, and reporting.Partners with program leaders to develop and oversee relationships with key internal and externalstakeholders. This includes working with outside partners (e.g., collaborators, funders, subcontractors,consultants, etc.) and Lurie Children’s administrative.Assists with onboarding and training of additional study team members conducting day-to-day activities forongoing research projects.Leads or participates in division research meetings and sponsor study meetings/teleconferences.Other job functions as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Bachelor’s degree with four or more years research experience required. Master’s degree and/or relevantresearch certification preferred.Minimum of one year of research administration experience required.Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple simultaneous studies.Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Provides high-quality customer service.Excellent knowledge of FDA, HSR, and GCP Guidelines.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand financial data, recognize quantitative and qualitativeresearch methods.Remains agile and adaptable plus assists in implementation of various technologicalsystems.Excellent leadership skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, problem solve, and mentor other team members.Ability to foster an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected.EducationBachelor's Degree (Required)Pay Range$76,960.00-$125,840.00 SalaryAt Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentivesfor select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following to learn more about our benefits.Benefit StatementFor full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityEmployer contribution toward Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave403(b) with a 5% employer matchVarious voluntary benefits:Supplemental Life, AD&D and DisabilityCritical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverageTuition assistanceStudent loan servicing and supportAdoption benefitsBackup Childcare and EldercareEmployee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family membersDiscount on services at Lurie Children’s facilitiesDiscount purchasing programThere’s a Place for You with UsAt Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Support email:

Created: 2026-04-03