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The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University · 16 hours ago

Engineering Project Manager

University Park, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $146K/yr

6+ years exp

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is seeking a highly motivated Engineering Project Manager to join their Agile Systems Engineering Department. The role involves utilizing project management strategies to ensure the successful execution of engineering projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing project deliverables and reports.

Universities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilize project management strategies for implementing project requirements; collaborate with investigators to develop, execute, and update the project plan; monitor and facilitate technical project execution, milestones, and deliverables

Work closely with Program Managers, Lead Systems Engineers, and Principal Investigators to help ensure timely execution of project management activities and to help ensure smooth project execution

Analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage any change to program deliverables

Develop and manage technical and financial status reports and technical data package documentation for both internal and external stakeholders

Assist in creating and reviewing presentations and reports while ensuring a range of products and accommodations are in place to support project execution

Indirect supervisor for other full–time employees

May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Qualification

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioProject ManagementCommunicationTechnical documentationGovernment Laboratory experiencePMP certificationIndependent workPresentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree

6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Microsoft applications

Project Management fundamental concepts and their application to real-world projects

Independent work on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluate results

May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions

Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills

Ability to obtain a government security clearance

Must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Project and Visio

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

FFRDC, UARC, or other Government Laboratory experience

Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required