Qualifications

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A Bachelor\'s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related area

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At least four years of related experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be required is necessary

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Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, oral communication, teamwork, team building, problem solving, coaching, group process facilitation, influence, strategic thinking, written communication, planning, project management, and functional analysis

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Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems with minimal supervision

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Ability to hold and maintain a United States security clearance

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Experience working in an academic environment with students, staff, and faculty

Responsibilities

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The Principal Project Manager position is responsible for assisting technical contributors comprised of faculty, staff, and students to provide stabilizing, collaborative, solutions-based, and forward-thinking leadership in the midst of ambiguity and change encountered in project development

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Establish, maintain, and adapt project plans, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with sponsors and MIDE

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Host and lead weekly status update meetings to manage scope, execution, and identification of successes and gaps in achieving project goals

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Provide meeting agendas and minutes including actionable information or items as a result

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Facilitate sponsor documentation including monthly/quarterly/annual reports

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Provide overarching leadership in the collection, editing, and formatting of all technical program documentation for consistency and assuring sponsor requirements are met

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Serve as a liaison between technical teams and administrative MIDE areas including finance, purchasing, technology transfer, machine shop, and human resources

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Identify and assign project risks and concerns, tracking progress toward mitigation or resolution

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Define business needs, assess capabilities gaps, determine solution approach, and define the business case for proposed project initiatives

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Assist with the drafting of subcontracts, scope of work, future financial forecasting, and sponsor forms

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Improve quality of delivered projects by identifying stakeholders, defining activities, planning and estimating activities, developing metrics, and monitoring personnel performance via quarterly internal audits

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Assist with technological and operational learning needs assessment, including training requirements and technological/equipment needs

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Maintain and protect the confidentiality of all MIDE and sponsor information

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Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure all new products and services are created with business strategy in mind

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Coach and mentor newer PMs to insure continuous improvement of the team

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Maintain safety, security, and compliance requirements

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Travel to visit team members, customers, and attend conferences is expected

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Assist team members and execute other duties as necessary

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As a results-orientated organization, MIDE supports flexible schedules

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Expect occasional travel for research collaborations, conference attendance, and offsite briefings

Benefits

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$85,000 - $100,000

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Salary to commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity

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Offers a competitive salary, affordable medical and dental plans, 403(b) savings plan, and University paid long-term disability and life insurance benefits