eRA Product Manager
$113,500–$113,500 year
Remote · United States
Job Summary
eRA Product Manager at Notre Dame leads the strategy, roadmap, governance, and lifecycle management of the University’s electronic Research Administration ecosystem. The role partners with Research Administration and Compliance, Campus IT, and external vendors to ensure alignment with federal compliance requirements and sponsor expectations. Responsibilities include defining the product roadmap, governing integrations between eRA, HRIS, ERP, and other enterprise apps, improving data quality and reporting, ensuring regulatory readiness, developing training materials, and leading change-management efforts. The position requires championing process improvements, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to support pre- and post-award activities, data integrity, and proposal competitiveness. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in research administration/enterprise systems (with 3+ years in a leadership/PM role) are required. Salary up to 113,500 USD with applications due by June 26, 2026; Notre Dame is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Preferred qualifications: Experience in higher education research administration; Familiarity with eRA systems, ERP platforms; Experience with Tableau/Power BI; Knowledge of federal research compliance regulations
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