General Summary

The Project Manager, Research (Project Manager) supports the Program Manager, Research in day-to-day operations of initiatives for one or more grants designed to increase communication and collaboration between clinicians and rehabilitation researchers within and outside the organization.

The Project Manager, Research will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Project Manager, Research will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Principal Responsibilities

The Project Manager, Research:

1. Executes administrative tasks necessary to bring projects to completion and track all activities as needed for program improvement and internal/external reporting.
2. Manages multiple aspects of pilot project program(s), such as organizing the call for applications, promoting the program, analyzing application data, leading review meetings, disseminating awarded projects, and providing feedback and coaching to non-awarded applicants.
3. Manages portfolio of awarded research projects in collaboration with Research Administration. Collect and track project deliverables, review monthly expense reports, and provide support to pilot awardees to facilitate on-time, on-budget completion.
4. Provides remediation to pilot awardees as needed with support from manager.
5. Organizes and moderates multi-disciplinary feedback sessions and other clinician-researcher initiatives as needed.
6. Manages monthly research office hours and facilitate discussion between researchers and clinicians. Utilize tracking system to monitor engagement and outcomes.
7. Provides content and materials for annual reports, advisory board meetings, and leadership requests as needed.
8. Responsible for the development, management and integrity of all project data.
9. Assists with presentation of project data to internal and external audiences.
10. Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships

1. Reports directly to the relevant Program Manager, Research.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

1. Work requires a professional level of knowledge in a medical or scientific field equivalent to that which is acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.
2. 5+ years of experience with project planning and execution required.
3. Some clinical experience or knowledge of physical rehabilitation preferred.
4. Some experience with grant funded research and knowledge of research methodology.
5. Ability to understand clinical study protocols and assist study investigators when necessary.
6. Able to work receiving little instruction on day-to-day work, but general instructions on new assignments.
7. Able to communicate with senior internal and external personnel and provide recommendations related to own area of expertise.
8. Communication skills required for writing and presenting detailed scientific results to a wide audience.
9. Ability to concentrate and demonstrate high attention to detail.
10. Advanced skill of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
11. Communication and interpersonal skills necessary to interact daily with internal/external customers.
12. Advanced organizational skills to efficiently prioritize and complete a variety of complex tasks.
13. Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting to maximize quality and efficiency of operations.

Working Conditions

1. Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
2. Opportunity for hybrid remote/in-person work

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Required Skills

Required Experience

1. College or Bachelor degree;
2. Above 3 years related work experience in Logistics field;
3. Ability of planning, organization and communication, good teamwork spirit;

What we offer

We want to make you feel welcomed, challenged and inspired and so we’ve made sure to carefully put together a blend of benefits meant to share our drive for better technologies and cleaner air, to ensure your personal and professional growth and also your integration in a pleasant day to day working environment.

Who we are

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with 2019 revenues of $17.5 billion and approximately 78,000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Tenneco’s commitment to operating in a socially responsible and sustainable manner is absolute, no matter the challenge.  One of our values is Make Tomorrow Better, and one way that we do that is through our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities to build a more sustainable future.  This focus includes a formal policy that outlines Tenneco’s commitment to enabling a healthier and more productive world. Our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, deliver technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

Tenneco's Clean Air business group is a global leader of complete emission systems. We engineer, design and manufacture Light Vehicle and Commercial Truck / Off-highway (CTOH) full-system solutions and enabling technologies that address customer needs for fuel economy, emission control and acoustic performance.

"Over 20 years’ development after entering into China in 1995, Tenneco Clean Air China has become a strong performer of the automotive parts industry in the emerging auto market. With its headquarters in Shanghai, Tenneco Clean Air China has set up manufacturing plants in over 20 large and medium-sized cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Changchun, Shenyang, Qingdao, Tianjin, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanjing, etc. And it owns one of three Tenneco global tech centers – Tenneco China Tech Center.

Employee learning and development is held in high regard in Tenneco Clean Air. In addition to setting up multi-channels on self-development, resources and manpower have been invested in building up and strengthening the culture of learning and development. Diversified learning and development opportunities are offered to employees with different experience, ability backgrounds and development needs, such as Trainee Program, New Hire GPS and 6-month Development Plan, Individual contributor capability enhancement, overseas working study program, Individual Development Plan, DDI, etc."

What you can expect next

Our team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager and local HR Manager/HRBP. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.