Technical Project Manager

University of Dayton, Ohio•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Join the forefront of innovation at the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact. Our Advanced Manufacturing division seeks a talented Technical Project Manager to join our growing team. This position is eligible for full benefits. Apply today! This position will support the AM Engineering Group, lead technical project manager, program managers, production team, and engineers. Specifically, the position will help engineers with project management tasks using agile inspired methods to ensure projects stay on track. The focus of this role will be on lower-level detail items that roll up into the high-level task order (to include production, engineering support, customer support, and quality). This will include tracking of daily schedules, formatting of raw technical or financial information into desired formats, and coordinating schedule, cost, and deliverables with the program management teams. Additionally, this role will use ERP system to assist with project management tasks that inform the overall project timeline/effort. As well, review of deliverables before submission will be part of this role’s responsibilities. Note that this is not an IT type of project/organization. Finally, this position will provide customer-facing support, present data, and transmit information as requested. Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) is a must.

Requirements

Associate's degree in business management, a technical field, or equivalent.
2 years of experience in project management
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience in MS Project for program management.
Experience in creating professional briefings and communications using MS PowerPoint.
Attention to detail
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team.
Effective verbal communication with clients at all levels.
Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor’s degree in business management, technical, or equivalent with 3+ years of professional work experience
Familiarity with agile project management

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in Agile Project Management
Agile scrum master certificate
DAU level I or II Life cycle Logistics certification or PMP certification.
Working knowledge of US Air Force policies and procedures
5+ years of business, finance, or technical project management experience.
Experience using an ERP system (Global Shop preferred)
Experience working in a production/manufacturing environment
Demonstrated successful experience in proposal writing.
Experience working with engineering and technical teams and projects.
Active CAC holder

Responsibilities

Support the AM Engineering Group, lead technical project manager, program managers, production team, and engineers.
Help engineers with project management tasks using agile inspired methods to ensure projects stay on track.
Focus on lower-level detail items that roll up into the high-level task order (to include production, engineering support, customer support, and quality).
Track daily schedules.
Format raw technical or financial information into desired formats.
Coordinate schedule, cost, and deliverables with the program management teams.
Use ERP system to assist with project management tasks that inform the overall project timeline/effort.
Review deliverables before submission.
Provide customer-facing support, present data, and transmit information as requested.
Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) is a must.