Project Manager

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is seeking an organized and collaborative project manager to support a government agency research center in Tallahassee, Florida.

This position is embedded within the client’s central office and is responsible for managing a portfolio of applied research projects from initiation through closeout.

The project manager will coordinate with internal teams, end-users, and external stakeholders to keep projects on schedule, ensure deliverables meet quality standards, and support the dissemination of results.

The role requires a balance of strong project management discipline, clear communication skills, and familiarity with knowledge and technology transfer principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management


* Manage a portfolio of concurrent applied research projects, tracking scope, schedule, budget, and deliverable status across the full project lifecycle.


* Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and milestone schedules in coordination with research staff, client representatives, and partner organizations.


* Facilitate regular project meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions, and track action items to ensure follow-through.


* Identify and escalate risks, issues, and implementation barriers, and support the development of mitigation strategies.


* Coordinate with end-users and stakeholders to support the planning and execution of pilot and demonstration activities.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication


* Serve as a primary point of contact for project stakeholders, maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.


* Facilitate collaboration among research teams, client staff, partner organizations, and field personnel.


* Organize and lead stakeholder meetings, workshops, site visits, and coordination calls.


* Prepare and deliver status reports, briefings, and presentations for internal leadership and external audiences.

Knowledge & Technology Transfer Support


* Support the facilitation of knowledge and technology transfer (T2) activities to help research results reach intended end-users and practitioners.


* Assist in coordinating outreach efforts including workshops, webinars, conferences, and agency publications to advance awareness and adoption of research outcomes.


* Contribute to the development of implementation guides, fact sheets, and other materials that translate technical findings into accessible, actionable content.


* Coordinate with communications and program staff to align project outputs with broader dissemination efforts.

Documentation & Reporting


* Maintain organized project files, records, and documentation in accordance with established program standards.


* Collect, compile, and analyze project data to support performance reporting and program dashboards.


* Document project outcomes, lessons learned, and best practices to support institutional knowledge and co...