Job Title: Research Project/Program Manager II
Duration: 6 Months (Possible Extension/Conversion)
Location: Remote (West Coast Preferred)
 
Job Summary:
Client is seeking an experienced Research Program Manager II to lead and deliver complex research initiatives from planning through execution. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional research programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing project timelines and budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful delivery of high-quality research outcomes.
The ideal candidate has strong program management experience, excellent stakeholder communication skills, and exposure to UX or research environments. This is a highly collaborative role requiring leadership, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex research programs.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including researchers, scientists, and technical stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, dependencies, and risks.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Ensure research activities comply with organizational standards and established processes.
• Drive collaboration across multiple teams to meet project objectives.
• Identify process improvements to enhance research operations and program efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives within the research organization.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of Program or Project Management experience.
• Experience managing complex research or cross-functional programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project timelines, budgets, and risks.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting UX Research or User Research teams.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and research operations.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Experience using Asana, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar project management tools.
• Experience working in fast-paced technology organizations.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $50.00/hr - $57.00/hr.