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Greetings from the Project Management Office in the Research & Innovation Division. Our team is here to support Principal Investigators throughout the entire lifecycle of their research awards and grants. So, what is a project manager? Well, a project manager is someone who uses their skills and expertise in project management methodology to directly support the planning, tracking and execution of a project. Within the �Ƽ��Ӱ�ԭ��, this means becoming a member of the project team and supporting the PI by strategizing for success, drafting project management documentation and providing award-related administrative expertise.

The Project Management Office is designed to support research efforts from all across campus, any college, school or department, that would benefit from more organized, cohesive and streamlined project execution. Support will be tailored to each project’s unique needs, but can include strategic planning, meeting facilitation and moderation, liaising with the sponsor and subawardees, assistance with amendments, timeline, milestone and deliverable tracking and annual reporting support. A project manager is also happy to assist with specific aspects of proposal development, such as the incorporation of project management or risk mitigation plans.

During the execution of your award, your project manager will work seamlessly with the Sponsored Projects office and your departmental support to ensure compliance. The goal of the PMO is to help PIs achieve success on their projects by alleviating project management and administrative burdens and by steering the team through strategic conversations to ensure success. Your success is our success!

Want to learn more about how project management can impact your research? Visit the project management services webpage for resources and to request assistance.

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Erica Hall has worked in program and project management for more than five years and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Prior to joining the �Ƽ��Ӱ�ԭ��, Erica worked at the Nevada Department of Public Safety as a program manager and later at both Tesla and Sierra Nevada Corporation in operations support and project management roles.