Top 99 Research project manager Jobs in Portland Me

Assistant Project Manager
University of New England —Portland, ME
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- University
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
ITS Project Manager
University of New England —Portland, ME
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Technical Project Manager
Fiber Materials —Biddeford, ME
- $80,000 - $125,000 a year
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quality Control & Project Management
Rock Coast Personnel —Portland, ME
- $72,500 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Project Manager - Major Projects
A/Z Corporation —Falmouth, ME
- $75,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Business development
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Project Manager II
University of New England —Portland, ME
- Online Application
- 7 years
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Project Manager
Landry French Construction Co —Scarborough, ME
- $70,800 - $106,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- 5 years
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Sr. Project Manager, Programs
General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works —Brunswick, ME
- $85,100 - $107,800 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Project Manager (Hospitality)
Cumming Group —Portland, ME
- $146,400.00 - $204,933.36 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Lead Environmental Project Manager
WSP —Portland, ME
- $102,200 - $124,200 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Project Manager/Permitting Specialist – Maine & New Hampshire (Hybrid/Remote)
Tetra Tech —Portland, ME
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Life insurance
Project Manager, CDM
General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works —Brunswick, ME
- $65,900 - $83,500 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Environmental Project Manager
Haley Ward —Saco, ME
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Criminal background check
- Reliable transportation
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Project Manager
CBX Solutions —Cumberland, ME
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Project Manager 2- Wastewater
Tighe & Bond —Portland, ME
- $126,940 - $166,609 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
Project Manager
Control Technologies, Inc. —Portland, ME
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
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Project Manager/Broker or Agent – Maine & New Hampshire
LANDVEST INC —Portland, ME
- $70,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Real Estate License
- Driver's License
MEP Project Engineer/Manager
Haley Ward —Portland, ME
- $110,426 - $126,567 a year
- Full-time
- Criminal background check
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Sr. Project Manager
Blane Casey Contractors —Yarmouth, ME
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Structural Project Manager
Haley Ward —Portland, ME
- $98,025 - $126,567 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Residential
- Criminal background check
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

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Assistant Project Manager

University of New England -
Portland, ME

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Project documentation
Communication platforms
Collaborative technology platforms
Microsoft Teams
Managing projects
Productivity software
Strategic communications
Technical Proficiency
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Assistant Project Manager

Position Type
Professional Staff

Faculty Track

Employment Status
Full Time

Months
12

Campus
Portland, ME

Description
The Assistant Project Manager supports the delivery of ITS initiatives through strong project coordination, documentation, and communication. Working under the direction of the Associate CIO/Director of Enterprise Portfolio Management and Transformation and in close partnership with ITS Project Managers, this role helps maintain consistent project practices, accurate reporting, and successful go-live readiness. The Assistant Project Manager may also lead low-risk, low-to-moderate complexity projects as assigned, while building competencies toward more advanced project management responsibilities.

About The University of New England
UNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.

Benefits Overview

Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
Up to 8% retirement plan match.
Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
Educational benefits:
- UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities
Project Delivery Support and Small Project Leadership

Support assigned ITS Project Managers with project planning, schedule maintenance, task tracking, and follow-through on action items.
Prepare and maintain project artifacts including charters, work plans, meeting agendas and notes, decision logs, risk and issue logs, and status reports using ITS standards and templates.
Coordinate project meetings, workshops, and working sessions; document outcomes and communicate next steps to stakeholders.
Independently manage assigned low-risk projects or workstreams under guidance, including scope, schedule, and stakeholder coordination.
Support go-live planning activities such as cutover checklists, readiness checkpoints, communications timing, and post go-live stabilization tracking.

Portfolio, Reporting, and Tooling Support

Maintain accurate project data in portfolio and project management tools (for example, Smartsheet), including milestones, dependencies, percent complete, and key dates.
Assist with portfolio reporting by compiling weekly and monthly status updates, dashboards, and metrics for leadership review.
Support intake and initiation activities by ensuring requests, approvals, and documentation are complete and stored in the appropriate repository.
Track resource and scheduling inputs for assigned projects and escalate capacity risks or dependency conflicts to the Project Manager and Director.

Change, Communications, and Training Support

Partner with change management and training resources to support stakeholder engagement, communications drafts, training logistics, and readiness checkpoints for assigned initiatives.
Assist with stakeholder mapping and impact tracking to help ensure the right audiences are informed and prepared for changes.
Support development and distribution of project communications in coordination with functional owners and institutional communications as appropriate.

Vendor and Procurement Coordination (Project-Specific)

Coordinate vendor meetings and deliverable tracking for assigned projects; ensure action items and dependencies are documented and followed through.
Support procurement and onboarding logistics such as scheduling, access coordination, documentation collection, and communications with internal stakeholders, under the guidance of the Project Manager and Director.
Escalate vendor risks, delivery concerns, and contract questions to the Project Manager and Director.

Continuous Improvement and Professional Development

Participate in project retrospectives and lessons learned; contribute improvements to templates, checklists, and project delivery practices.
Maintain working knowledge of project management standards and participate in training aligned to career progression (for example, CAPM and later PMP readiness).
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
One to three years of experience supporting projects, coordinating work, or providing project administration in a professional environment.
Foundational knowledge of project management concepts and the ability to apply structured methods for planning, tracking, and communication.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with common collaboration and productivity tools (Microsoft 365, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort learning new platforms.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear meeting notes, status updates, and stakeholder communications.
Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, functional partners, and external vendors, in a collaborative service-oriented environment.
Commitment to confidentiality, information security practices, and adherence to institutional policies.

Preferred Qualifications

CAPM certification or completion of at least 23 hours of project management education, with the expectation to obtain CAPM within 12 months of hire.
Experience using project and portfolio management tools (for example, Smartsheet) and maintaining project schedules and reporting artifacts.
Experience supporting organizational change activities such as communications planning, training coordination, or stakeholder engagement.
Experience in higher education or another complex mission-driven organization.
Interest in progressing toward advanced project management responsibilities and credentials (for example, PMP).

EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

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Posting Number
2022PS0891P

Close Date

Open Until Filled

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