Senior Project Manager, DIBI

About the Opportunity
Job Summary
The Defense Industrial Base Institute is looking for a skilled Senior Project Manager to join its execution team of researchers, students, staff, and faculty. The Senior Project Manager will advise, consult, and guide the project management process for multiple large-scale, complex, cross-organizational projects within a research portfolio funded by federal agencies such as the Navy, Air Force, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Senior Project Manager will work closely with each project’s stakeholders to define project charters and schedules and ensure compliance with budgets (or amendments). This role oversees the entire project lifecycle to deliver comprehensive solutions that are well thought out, innovative, and repeatable, while excelling in scope, time, and budget management. The Senior Project Manager adapts, reacts, and adjusts quickly to changing conditions, identifies risks, and recommends solutions. Responsibilities are broad in scope and encompass a wide variety of activities that require rapid shifts in priorities.
This position is a one-year appointment tied to federal funding. US citizenship is a requirement of the federal sponsor.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. Project Management (50%)
Lead the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Organize complex projects into structured phases and sprints to prioritize speed, improvements, and enhancements
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including the project charter, communication plan, Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) matrix, risk register, and process maps to document needs
Develop detailed, comprehensive project plans to monitor and track progress
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques
Assist Principal Investigators (PIs), Co-Principal Investigators (Co-PIs), and project teams in analyzing progress, making decisions, prioritizing, and assessing and mitigating risk
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify the specific requirements of each project
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, ensuring resource availability and allocation
Delegate project tasks
Measure and track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals
Report and escalate to management as needed
2. Project Management Service Development (25%)
Contribute to ongoing service development, including the design, development, and maintenance of a library of standardized project management templates
Lead efforts to identify new applications of project management principles, drive adoption of these practices and templates, and mature these capabilities
Assist with the development of an internal project status dashboard
Serve as a mentor to others and may act as a resource for staff assigned to informally lead projects on behalf of their respective departments
3. Leadership
Select, onboard, and continually develop employees in a way that creates an environment that inspires them to do their best work
Set clear goals and expectations and delegate work effectively
Provide timely feedback about performance throughout the year before conducting a final performance review
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5–7 years of experience leading complex projects
Experience working in a defense, market agency, or government environment
Advanced knowledge of a variety of project management concepts, methodologies, practices, and procedures
Project Management Professional (PMP), knowledge of Agile Scrum practices, program management, and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Expertise in Salesforce.gov, Smartsheet.gov, or similar project management tools
Strong planning skills applied through relevant software
Excellent written, verbal, client-facing, and internal communication skills
Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking
US citizenship required by federal sponsor
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Required Documents
Resume
Position Type
General Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
111S
Expected Hiring Range:
$87,785.00 - $123,998.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.