Project Manager

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Project Management

Posted on April 8, 2024

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Project Manager

We are searching for an experienced Project Manager to join our Enterprise Program Management Team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC). In this role, you have the opportunity to collaborate with many levels of leadership while steering efforts on project management processes, methodologies, and metrics based on industry best practices.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

Provide oversight for the coordination of personnel and resources required for a successful completion of complex, critical projects to meet ARL portfolio of initiatives
Facilitate and lead the creation of project goals, deliverables and schedules; monitor and provide timely status reports to include budget, deadlines, and priority levels; support PSU efforts as needed
Incorporate and ensure adherence to internal and external quality measures and standards
Identify and resolve obstacles to completing projects on time and on budget; identify, manage, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle
Gather, analyze information, and implement requirements across projects or programs
Provide specialized guidance and advice to staff for effective project management
Act as a liaison with project teams, external customers, or other functional areas of the organization

This position can be filled at the Advanced Professional or Senior Professional level, depending on your education and experience. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in a related field; 3+ years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for Advanced Professional level. Additional experience and/or education are required for Senior Professional level.

Required skills/experience areas include:

Comprehensive knowledge and success with project management processes
Effective at presenting in front of groups, conveying information to drive to action or decision
Previous success with collaborations in a diverse, multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture
Demonstrated ability to work through obstacles, using proper steps to define, formulate, and communicate ideas to reach a solution

Preferred skills/experience areas include:

Project Management Professional (PMP) or other equivalent certification
Understanding of the Defense Industrial Base
Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher

Your working location can be fully-remote; however, you may be required to periodically attend on-site meetings.

ARL at Penn State is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation and serves as a University center of excellence in defense science, systems, and technologies with a focus in naval missions and related areas.

You will be subject to a government security investigation, and you must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/IT-Project-Manager_REQ_0000054351-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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