It Project Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BS in a technical/engineering field; AND Masters in Engineering Management, Program Management, or MBA; OR PMP certification
• 6-10 years project/program management experience.
• Experience with project/program management in a highly technical/R&D environment.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall management methodologies.
• Experience with Work Breakdown Structures.
• Experience managing project/program budgets and cost allocation.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
• Intermediate Skills with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Extensive experience with program management software like Jira and/or MS Project.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with an educational background in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Physics, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all non-technical aspects of the program, including staffing, coordination, acquisition, financials, agreements, and reporting.
• Collaborate with principal investigators to define program strategy, develop statements of work, and plan/execute project tasks.
• Support procurement planning, preparation, and monitoring with team and acquisition staff.
• Report program and financial status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Edit and coordinate technical reports and publications with investigators and publications staff.
• Organize internal/external meetings: scheduling, materials, agendas, notes, and action tracking.
• Coordinate sponsor/vendor site visits, equipment installations, and facility/resource logistics.
• Manage budgets, resource allocations, and cost tracking to ensure compliance with program parameters.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K