Project Management Specialist

KeyLogic • Oak Ridge, TN

218d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

KeyLogic is seeking a Project Management Specialist for potential work to contribute to project management efforts on large-scale scientific research and development projects.

Requirements

• BS/BA in project management, business, engineering or equivalent
• Two (2) years of applicable experience.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be capable of working independently on complex tasks in support of team members.
• Possess advanced competence in Microsoft applications

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent
• Possess an understanding of project management best practices and competence creating project schedules, performing resource loading, incorporating monthly status, and creating and maintaining the project baseline.
• Demonstrated ability of successful work in an interdisciplinary project environment and/or scientific collaboration that includes participants from academia, national laboratories, and other scientific organizations.
• Exceptional communications skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to a diverse audience.

Responsibilities

• Support principal investigators or project directors in facilitating and coordinating project activities, project reporting, sponsor communication, and other duties as assigned by project leadership.
• Work with project staff to develop and maintain schedules, cost estimates, assist with risk identification, and change control.
• Provide day-to-day support to the project with schedule and cost maintenance and status, and forecasting and assist in generating monthly reports on project status and performance.
• Perform ad-hoc activities as directed by the project management mentor, principal investigator or project director.
• Support the project management staff in preparing for various project reviews, including internal and external project status reviews.
• Deliver client's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees