Project Manager

Job Summary

The Research Project Manager is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and managing academic and research-based projects across multiple disciplines to ensure the efficient and timely achievement of project objectives. He/She will play a key role in identifying potential research initiatives, developing implementation plans, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes and compliance with institutional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and monitor the execution, delivery, and implementation of academic research project outcomes.

• Maintain close liaison with sponsoring agencies and coordinate with concerned senior managers and directors.

• Identify potential funding opportunities, tenders, vendors, and policy markets.

• Build and sustain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their expectations are effectively met.

• Support research staff by resolving project-related issues, conflicts, and operational challenges.

• Validate and produce insightful progress reports and findings, and conduct post-research analyses and evaluations.

• Contribute to research outputs and publications at Qatar University.

• Support dissemination and outreach activities to enhance the visibility and impact of the research center.

• Conduct feasibility studies and develop new business opportunities aligned with the center’s goals and strategic plans.

• Pursue continuous professional development and remain up to date with emerging techniques, methods, and best practices relevant to the field.

• Ensure completion of contract requirements in compliance with specifications and institutional standards.

• Track project progress and ensure timely delivery within the defined time, cost, and quality constraints.

• Determine research priorities, identify new initiatives, and secure funding and benefits for upcoming projects.

• Perform administrative duties, participate in staff recruitment and evaluation, and delegate responsibilities as needed.

• Develop and review contract specifications and conditions, contribute to QU’s publication profile, and participate in business negotiations.

• Perform other related or assigned duties as required.