Engineering Program Manager - Multi-Project Leadership

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a full-time Engineering Project Manager to lead a team delivering complex, federally funded projects. You will oversee the Project Implementation Plan, budgets, and schedules for a NSF Programmable Cloud Laboratory initiative, coordinating across departments and stakeholders to meet milestone gates.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, PMP or equivalent, and strong written communication and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Requires PMP certification or equivalent and experience managing complex multi-stakeholder technical projects.
• Strong written communication and budget management skills are essential.
• Ability to coordinate across institutions within federally funded research/facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct/Manage/Supervise the activities of engineering project managers and staff.
• Oversee multiple related engineering projects and coordinate schedules and budgets.
• Develop and maintain the Project Implementation Plan and Strategic Implementation Plan.
• Track progress against milestone gates (Alpha at 12 months, Beta at 18 months, Robust User Service at 24 months, Post-Award Continued Operation at 48 months).
• Prepare reports and manage compliance, risk, and site coordination including NSF visits.

Skills

PMP certification

Written communication

Budget management

Cross-institutional coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/math/related field

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

The University of Utah seeks a full-time Engineering Project Manager to lead a team delivering complex, federally funded projects. You will oversee the Project Implementation Plan, budgets, and schedules for a NSF Programmable Cloud Laboratory initiative, coordinating across departments and stakeholders to meet milestone gates.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, PMP or equivalent, and strong written communication and coordination skills.