Project Manager for Community‑Centred Cascading Hazards Research

About the role

The Project Manager will lead the Alliance Society research project “Community‑Centred approaches to Cascading Hazards” within the Landscapes of Climate Change Lab, overseeing research activities, budget, schedule, and community partner relations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the research project budget, including forecasting, monitoring, and compliance with multiple funding sources.
• Develop and write reports, financial and narrative, for funding agencies and partners.
• Plan, develop, and implement research project plans, timelines, and knowledge‑exchange strategies.
• Organise bi‑weekly team meetings, semi‑annual community workshops, and manage media requests.
• Lead the development, design, and maintenance of the project website and digital analytics.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline with at least three years of related experience.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and ability to respect diverse perspectives.
• Strong independent judgment, self‑motivation, and ability to assess consequences of decisions.

Required skills

• Budget management and financial forecasting.
• Grant application writing and research project management.
• Experience working with Indigenous governing bodies and community partners.