Project Manager, Manufacturing Advancement

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH • Danville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

You will lead the delivery of complex, cross functional initiatives that move Manufacturing Advancement forward. As both Project Manager and Scrum Master, you’ll bring structure, momentum, and transparency to projects that span people, processes, and technology. Your impact will include: • Managing projects end to end, from planning through implementation and closeout • Serving as Scrum Master for agile teams, facilitating ceremonies and supporting continuous improvement • Coordinating cross functional stakeholders to align scope, timelines, resources, and expectations • Tracking progress, risks, and dependencies, and clearly communicating status to leadership • Ensuring projects align with strategic priorities, governance standards, and compliance requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, operations, or a related field
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of progressive project management experience, preferably in manufacturing or technical environments
• Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams and managing complex projects
• Hands on experience with Agile/Scrum
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Jira, or similar project management tools

Nice To Haves

• Scrum Master certification preferred
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies a plus

Responsibilities

• Managing projects end to end, from planning through implementation and closeout
• Serving as Scrum Master for agile teams, facilitating ceremonies and supporting continuous improvement
• Coordinating cross functional stakeholders to align scope, timelines, resources, and expectations
• Tracking progress, risks, and dependencies, and clearly communicating status to leadership
• Ensuring projects align with strategic priorities, governance standards, and compliance requirements

Benefits

• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
• Paid holidays, including a two week paid winter break
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options
• Employer paid life insurance

What This Job Offers

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