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Project Manager I

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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
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Job Description

Position Number:

129253

Title:

Project Manager

Functional Title:

Project Manager I

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

100

Unit:

VPR-Applied Research Lab for Intelligence & Security

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Project Management (ADPM) and in collaboration with the technical Principal Investigators, the Project Manager is responsible for supporting the research and business services activities in the management of research projects at the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS), a Department of Defense (DoD) University-Affiliated Research Center Laboratories (UARC).

The Project Manager provides project management support to Principal Investigators as they execute sponsored research projects. As a Project Manager, you will work with Principal Investigators, ARLIS administrative support teams and University business partners to manage scope, schedule and budget. In this role you will plan and direct all administrative tasks to expense resources responsibly, maintain project scope and schedule, follow University and federal rules and regulations, and remove administrative burden.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience:

2 years of experience managing cross-functional projects using basic project management principals.
Demonstrated experience managing projects with multiple stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and review work products for completeness, quality and adherence to sponsor requirements.
Ability to work with ambiguity.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems.

Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance. If selected, you must meet the requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to a government security clearance investigation that includes criminal and credit history checks, as well as verification of U.S. citizenship, birth, education, employment, and military history.

Preferences:

Master’s Degree.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Experience using project scheduling software.
Experience using MS Excel.
Experience supporting projects with a budget of <$1M-$2M with moderate guidance and supervision.
Federal project management experience.
Experience working in a research and/or academia environment.
Active security clearance.

Additional Information:

Salary range is $75,589 – $94,486.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Eligible for hybrid working arrangement

Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus. Spending long hours in front of a computer screen.

Posting Date:

07/19/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

08/04/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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