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Pennsylvania State University Engineering Project Manager in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Group in the Material and Manufacturing Office (MMO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting Engineering Project Manager who desires to support a broad range of projects encompassing many technical disciplines and project scopes.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
As an ASE Engineering Project Manager you will be expected to work closely with Program Managers, Lead Systems Engineers, and Principle Investigators to help ensure timely execution of project management activities and to help ensure smooth project execution. You will be expected to assist in project planning and development of project management work products in collaboration with technical leads. Additionally you will assist in creating and reviewing presentations and reports and ensuring a range of products and accommodations are in place to support project execution including coordinating large meetings and project reviews hosted at ARL. Additional responsibilities may include:
Analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage any change to program deliverables. This duty includes regular reporting to ARL project leadership and external collaborators to include government sponsors.
Develop and manage technical and financial status reports and technical data package documentation for both internal and external stakeholders.
This position can be filled at multiple levels, depending upon your education and experience. Typical requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree; 2+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions.
Work location is State College, PA.
Required skills/experience:
General experience with Microsoft applications
Familiarity with Project Management fundamental concepts and their application to real-world projects
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Preferred skills/experience:
Proficient in Microsoft Project and Visio
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
SECRET Clearance
Experience working with an FFRDC, UARC, or other Government Laboratory
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
The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$76,700.00 - $129,500.00
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