Project Manager

Battelle; Columbus (OH); Híbrido; USD 106.000 - 151.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Compressed schedule

Hybrid work 60/40 (60% in-office)

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Battelle’s Spectrum Solutions organization develops and delivers advanced RF, electronic warfare, resilient communications, sensing, and C5ISR solutions for national security customers. Our teams rapidly develop, prototype, test, and transition mission-focused capabilities to address evolving challenges.

The Project Manager will lead a portfolio of advanced technology programs, coordinating engineering teams and engagement with customers to ensure successful delivery and growth in the defense

Formación

• 5+ years of experience managing technical projects or programs.
• Experience managing program scope, schedule, budget, and customer expectations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting proposal development, capture efforts, or business development activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage program financial performance, forecasting, staffing plans, and resource allocations.
• Ability to travel as required to customer locations, conferences, demonstrations, and test events.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborates with the Business Development staff to establish overall proposal strategies and themes.
• Impacts contract negotiation activities and has a strong working knowledge of contractual issues.
• Prepares and presents presentations to internal management and external customers on technical aspects, cost, and schedule.
• Directs project risk planning and develops risk management plans with mitigation strategies.
• Integrates safety policies and regulations into the project plan and ensures a safe work environment.
• Stays abreast of Project Management best practices and Battelle processes.

Conocimientos

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Proposal development

Risk management

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, CS, Math, Business

Herramientas

PMP

Agile/Scrum

Descripción del empleo

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle's Spectrum Solutions organization develops and delivers advanced RF, electronic warfare (EW), resilient communications, sensing, and C5ISR solutions for Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other national security customers. Our teams rapidly develop, prototype, test, and transition mission-focused capabilities that address evolving operational challenges across contested and denied environments.

The Project Manager will lead a portfolio of advanced technology programs supporting defense and national security customers. The PM will be responsible for program execution, customer engagement, resource coordination, proposal support, and business growth activities while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams spanning RF, systems, software, hardware, manufacturing, and test disciplines. This individual will serve as the primary programmatic interface between customers, technical leads, and Battelle leadership to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical capabilities.

This position is based in Columbus, Ohio. This position follows Battelle's hybrid work model. Employees are expected to work a minimum of 60% of their time onsite at their assigned Battelle facility, with the remaining time worked remotely based on business needs, customer requirements, and manager approval. Regular onsite collaboration with project teams and customers is expected.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Business Development staff to establish overall proposal strategies and themes which clearly differentiates Battelle from other potential providers of service. Coordinates the selection of proposal team member organizations (strategic partners, sub-contractors, universities, divisions, etc) and the efforts of the proposal team to formulate an offering that persuasively presents the project approach that meets the client needs and documents the value created for the client by this approach at a competitive price.
• Impacts contract negotiation activities and has a strong working knowledge of contractual issues relative to the project being managed relevant to scope of the work and scheduling and subcontracts.
• Prepares and presents presentations to internal management and to external customers to provide reviews and updates on technical aspects, cost, and schedule.
• Directs project risk planning. Applies processes and procedures to identify, analyze, classify, prioritize and manage program risks to formulate a risk management plan that assigns responsibility, determines approaches and specifies mitigation approaches and contingencies in the risk management process.
• Integrates safety policies and regulations into the project plan. Directs the process of early identification, analysis, reduction or elimination of hazards. Directs development of program safety measures and implementation of standard workplace safety practices, to mitigate injuries and foster a healthy work environment for staff.
• Stays abreast of Project Management best practices. Knows, understands and applies Battelle processes and procedures. Implements Project Management best practices and management policies. Understands, embraces and executes relevant Quality Systems and applicable industry regulations. Maintains a thorough understanding of and ensures compliance with applicable government and industry regulations.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing technical projects or programs.
• Experience managing program scope, schedule, budget, and customer expectations.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Experience supporting proposal development, capture efforts, or business development activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage program financial performance, forecasting, staffing plans, and resource allocations.
• Ability to travel as required to customer locations, conferences, demonstrations, and test events.
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, national security, or other government-funded programs.
• Familiarity with RF systems, communications systems, electronic warfare, sensing technologies, C5ISR architectures, or related technical domains.
• Experience supporting Army, SOCOM, Air Force, Navy, Intelligence Community, or other national security customers.
• Experience managing advanced R&D, prototyping, OTA, IRAD, or technology development efforts.
• Experience supporting customer demonstrations, operational assessments, and field-testing activities.
• Experience transitioning technologies from research and development into operational deployment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, Scrum, or equivalent certifications.
• Shipley certification or significant proposal leadership experience.
• Master's degree in technical or business discipline.

Compensation Data

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $105,600 - $150,500, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
• Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members.

No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

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