Project Manager II-III

Associated Universities Inc. • Socorro, NM

8d • $86,000 - $121,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), managed by Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI), is a leading research and development organization focused on the study of the universe. NRAO operates state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities and is seeking a project manager to contribute to observatory projects and modernize processes and project controls. This role offers the opportunity to combine project management experience with an interest in process improvement and contributing to NRAO's scientific endeavors through observatory operations and development. The position is on-site in Socorro, NM or Albuquerque, NM, with potential travel to the other site if based in Albuquerque, and approximately 10% domestic travel to other locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering, computational, or scientific field. Five or more years of work experience directly related to this project (software programming, electrical engineering, etc.) may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
• Experience as a project manager, preferably in a scientific or engineering organization
• Demonstrated experience with core program management responsibilities: risk management, scheduling, process engineering, testing, quality and product assurance principles and applications, reporting, acquisition, budgeting
• Demonstrated fluency with Microsoft Project, Confluence and Jira as project management tools
• Passion for writing quality, accurate, and detailed documentation
• Strong interpersonal, teaming, and leadership skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Proactive work ethic and ability to work both with a team and independently
• Ability to work effectively with and build consensus among stakeholders
• Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B Visas for this position.

Responsibilities

• Successfully lead all project management tasks for assigned projects
• Expertly optimize resources among assigned projects, determine scheduling priorities, and coordinate project components for best overall outcome
• Provide written periodic progress reports to the Observatory including KPIs, milestones, and other progress metrics
• Provide periodic budget reports and forecasts
• Lead project teams through successful gate reviews
• Manage scope / budget change requests
• Effectively coordinate with all levels of project teams and stakeholders
• Increase efficiency of observatory staff to prepare proposals and manage projects within our project management framework

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days)
• Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.
• AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level