Engineering Project Manager - Hybrid, Government Programs

Applied Research Laboratory at the Penn State University; Freeport (PA); Hybrid; USD 68,604 - 132,204; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support a broad range of cross-disciplinary projects with a focus on electro-optics and Navy-focused programs. The role coordinates financial tracking, reporting, and compliance, while managing deliverables and vendor relationships to ensure on-time completion.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, PMP certification, and demonstrated expertise in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years relevant experience
• Experience with government contracts and procurement processes
• PMP certification preferred or equivalent
• Clearance eligibility for Secret or higher and willingness to undergo background investigation
• Strong vendor management and cost-tracking abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Financial tracking and reporting: Develop and manage technical and financial status reports, as well as technical data package documentation for internal and external stakeholders; set priorities and recommend changes as needed; assist with detailed labor and cost tracking, including mid-month and end-of-project financial updates, and generate custom reports for external presentations
• Reporting and compliance: Assemble and submit regular reporting materials in accordance with sponsor guidelines, including quarterly reports, quad charts, trip reports, and project plan templates; analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage changes to program deliverables; this includes regular reporting to ARL project leadership and external collaborators, including government sponsors, and requires the application of independent thinking and advanced problem-solving skills
• Track and manage project deliverables: Develop and maintain deliverable tracking charts/schedules, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines and timely updates
• Vendor and supply chain management: Coordinate vendor activities, including SOWs, RFQs, POs, and delivery schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines and requirements
• Meeting facilitation: Organize and facilitate project meetings, including agenda creation, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions
• Stakeholder engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for Principal Investigators (PIs) and external stakeholders, assisting with day-to-day requests and ensuring deliverables are met on time

Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Visio

Project management concepts

Financial tracking

Government contracts

PMP certification

Vendor management

Clearance eligibility

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support a broad range of cross-disciplinary projects with a focus on electro-optics and Navy-focused programs. The role coordinates financial tracking, reporting, and compliance, while managing deliverables and vendor relationships to ensure on-time completion.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, PMP certification, and demonstrated expertise in