Project Manager

NCMS – National Center for Manufacturing Sciences; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NCMS – National Center for Manufacturing Sciences in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Project Manager in a hybrid role with three in-office days and two remote days, responsible for planning and leading multiple projects. You will coordinate with program teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years in R&D project management, with experience in manufacturing or advanced technology environments and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years working in R&D Project Management.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a government security clearance.
• COVID-19 vaccination required unless exempt.
• Hybrid schedule with 3 in-office days and 2 remote.
• Experience in manufacturing, advanced technology, or mechanical maintenance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage collaborative projects that meet technology and business needs of NCMS customers.
• Guide development of project concepts: SOW, work breakdown structure, budget, schedule, deliverables, and subcontractor management.
• Complete final reporting and outreach as required.
• Provide daily management of each project by developing and maintaining all project communications, records, and files.
• Assure proper audit material maintained and available.
• Maintain open and frequent communication with the assigned Director and NCMS departments.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations determined by the government, NCMS customers, and NCMS best practices.
• Proactively promote NCMS and its mission by developing relationships with industry, government, academia, and professional associations.
• Participate in technical seminars, workshops, and trade shows as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Persuasiveness

Customer focus

Continuous learning

Administrative skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This is a hybrid role and requires 3 days in the office in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Supervisory Duties:

This position has supervisory responsibilities and is responsible for the direct management and development of assigned employees.

Who We Are:

The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a cross-industry technology development consortium, dedicated to improving the competitiveness and strength of the U.S. industrial base. As a member-based organization, it leverages its network of industry, government, and academic partners to develop, demonstrate, and transition innovative technologies efficiently, with less risk and lower cost.

NCMS enables world-class member companies to work effectively with other members on new opportunities - bringing together highly capable companies with providers and end-users who need their innovations and technology solutions. NCMS members benefit from an accelerated progression of idea creation through execution.

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and carrying out multiple projects while considering contingencies and alternatives. While working closely with the program and project management team, this role provides leadership and/or support for each step of full-cycle project management.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage collaborative projects that meet technology and business needs of NCMS customers.
• Guide the development of project concept paper, statement of work, work breakdown structure, budget, schedule, deliverables, roles and responsibilities, and subcontractor and consultant selection and management.
• Complete final reporting and outreach as required.
• Provide daily management of each project by developing and maintaining all project communications, records, and files.
• Assure proper audit material maintained and available.
• Maintain open and frequent communication with the assigned Director as well as all NCMS departments.
• Strictly adhere to all rules and regulations as determined by the government, NCMS customers, and NCMS best practices.
• Proactively promote NCMS and its mission by developing relationships with industry, government, academia, and professional associations.
• Participate in technical seminars, workshops, and trade shows as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a government security clearance.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless legally exempt.
• Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule; three days in office & two days home.
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of two years working in R&D Project Management.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, advanced technology, or mechanical maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated competency in communication, contributing to team success, initiating action, and persuasiveness.
• Demonstrated customer focus and continuous learning.
• Demonstrated ability to perform administrative duties and to use basic office equipment and applications.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.

This position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, which may include checks for criminal history, driving records, financial history, and education verification, as permitted by law.