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eRA Product Manager managing Notre Dame's electronic Research Administration ecosystem. Leading major implementation and influencing product development with cross-functional internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Define, manage, and execute the product roadmap for the University’s electronic Research Administration systems, prioritizing enhancements and feature releases that streamline workflows and reduce administrative burden.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Notre Dame Research Administration and Compliance, Campus IT, and third-party software vendors to advocate for institutional needs and influence product development.
- Lead system governance and integration strategy for research administration platforms, ensuring effective data exchange between eRA systems, HRIS, ERP, and other enterprise applications.
- Oversee research data governance practices to establish consistent standards, improve data quality, and support reliable institutional reporting and analytics.
- Configure and maintain system validations and workflows to support evolving federal regulations and sponsor requirements, including NSF, NIH, USDA, and other compliance standards.
- Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
- Develop and maintain system documentation, business processes, and training materials to support successful adoption of system enhancements and transitions.
- Lead “train-the-trainer” initiatives and support change management efforts across the research community.
- Monitor system performance, user feedback, and emerging industry trends to inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Support reporting and data visualization activities to translate research administration data into actionable insights for leadership decision-making.
- Support audit readiness activities by ensuring accurate system configurations, data integrity, and compliance documentation.
- Participate in vendor user groups, professional organizations, and research administration communities to stay informed on best practices and emerging technologies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Research Administration, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in research administration, enterprise systems management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership, Product Owner, Product Manager, or similar strategic systems role.
- Experience supporting enterprise-level software implementations, preferably within research administration, ERP, or higher education environments.
- Expert understanding of the research grant lifecycle, including pre-award, post-award, and compliance functions.
- Strong understanding of enterprise systems architecture, integrations, and data governance principles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct supervisory authority.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify operational trends.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences, including faculty and senior leadership.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and compliance requirements.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
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