Project Manager

The Doyle Group is a proven partner for Placement and Consulting services, headquartered in Denver, CO. Our core mission is to forge genuine partnerships with our clients who seek strategic talent solutions and to assist highly skilled candidates looking for their next career opportunity. With over 30 years of industry experience, our consultative approach allows us to provide a higher level of guidance and insight, empowering our clients to secure top IT talent that fits seamlessly into their team and culture. We look forward to collaborating to help you achieve your career goals.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact research integration initiative within a complex higher education environment. This role will focus on consolidating research administration and compliance operations across multiple campuses, ensuring alignment of policies, processes, and IT systems. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, adaptable, and skilled in stakeholder engagement, with a strong background in project management and organizational change. This is a nine-month contract role, primarily remote, with occasional on-site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess current state of research administration and compliance processes across campuses.
• Develop and refine project scope, milestones, and timelines in collaboration with leadership.
• Create and execute a phased integration plan, prioritizing critical deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including research administration, compliance, IT, and finance.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and ensure clear communication of goals, progress, and changes.
• Manage risks related to compliance and audit exposure, escalating issues as needed.
• Oversee integration of IT systems (e.g., Kuali Research, Huron eCert) at a conceptual level, partnering with technical subject matter experts.
• Drive change management efforts, focusing on communication and stakeholder buy-in.
• Monitor progress and report regularly to executive sponsors, ensuring accountability for deliverables.
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 7 years of experience in project management, preferably in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proven ability to manage organizational change initiatives and facilitate decision-making among diverse groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging executive stakeholders.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with compliance and audit considerations in regulated environments.
  
  

Additional Plus

• Experience in higher education or research administration.
• Exposure to IT system integration projects (conceptual understanding; technical expertise not required).
• Background in process documentation and governance.
• PMP or similar project management certification.
  
  

Salary / Wage Range

$45.00—$55.00/hour

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. The Doyle Group offers a competitive rewards package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage and other benefits.