Program Manager

TheCOSMIACResearch Centerwithin UNMs School of Engineering is searching for aProgram Manager to oversee the administrative financial and planningoperations of a contract-funded research program. Under indirectsupervision this position performs critical tasks supporting UNM COSMIAC byoverseeing budget design and maintenance developing administrative documentsmanaging scheduling considerations and implementing control processes toensure full compliance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate will serveas the primary liaison between COSMIAC the UNM SOE Research Support OfficeRSO and the funding agency ensuring accurate communication timelyreporting and effective coordination. This is a term position tied to thecontract funding period.Regular workload will consist of Managing and overseeingadministrative financial and daily operations of assigned contracts.Designing implementing and maintaining budgets and preparing financialreports for internal constituents and sponsors. Preparing and managingadministrative and contractual documents to support program oversight andaccountability. Coordinating program data compilation and developing narrativeand financial reports for stakeholders.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages and oversees administrative financial and daily operations of the assigned contract ensuring compliance with UNM state and federal policies and regulations.Designs implements and maintains budgets prepares revisions tracks expenditures and provides timely financial and status reports to COSMIAC leadership UNM SOE RSO and the sponsor.Prepares maintains and manages administrative and contractual documents to support oversight accountability and control of the contract.Serves as primary liaison between COSMIAC UNM SOE RSO and the sponsor ensuring alignment on program objectives deliverables and reporting requirements coordinates communication and collaboration among all stakeholders.Provides technical and professional coordination in the execution of program activities particularly in areas of financial management reporting and contract compliance assists in establishing and implementing program goals objectives policies and operating procedures.Develops and implements systems and processes to establish and maintain accurate financial and administrative records for the program ensures timely preparation and submission of required deliverables documentation and reports.Coordinates and compiles program data develops narrative and financial reports and presents updates to stakeholders as required ensures timely preparation and submission of required deliverables documentation and reports.Participates in development implementation and maintenance of policies objectives short-and long-range planning develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals.Presents recommendations for changes andor improvements monetary control and adherence to budgets stays abreast of the latest sponsor rules and regulations and provides recommendations to ensure compliance.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned in support of the contract and COSMIAC operations.