Quantum CT Project Manager

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut is leading the NSF Quantum Technologies Engine initiative in Connecticut, coordinating among UConn, Yale, industry partners, researchers, and stakeholders to advance quantum innovation and national defense applications. This Project Manager role supports initiation through completion, ensuring sponsor requirements and organizational objectives are met.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and several years of experience managing complex projects, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, project management or related field.
• At least three years of professional experience supporting complex projects, programs, research initiatives, sponsored programs, or related experience.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and financial documents.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and project management applications.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and collaboratively in a complex organizational environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities from initiation through completion to support achievement of project goals and objectives.
• Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics and provide regular updates to project leadership.
• Coordinate activities across workstreams and teams to ensure alignment with project requirements, deadlines, and priorities.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budget projections and similar for leadership, sponsors and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with financial and administrative personnel to support fiscal compliance.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting outcomes, and track follow-up actions.
• Identify project risks, challenges, and barriers and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of sponsor reports, progress updates, and project deliverables.
• Assist with event logistics, registration processes, survey administration, and outcome tracking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public/project management or related field

Master's degree in related field

Project management certification (PMP/CAPM/Agile/Scrum)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Project management software

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the NSF Engine Project Manager and CEO, the Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of the QuantumCT NSF Engines initiative. The position manages project activities from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with project goals, sponsor requirements, and organizational objectives. The Project Manager serves as a central point of coordination among UConn, Yale University, industry partners, researchers, and other stakeholders, facilitating communication, tracking deliverables, supporting strategic initiatives, and ensuring successful execution of project activities.

The NSF Quantum Technologies Engine in Connecticut (QuantumCT Engine), led by the University of Connecticut, aims to advance American quantum innovation and secure the domestic quantum supply chain by accelerating the commercialization of quantum technologies for national defense, biotechnology and financial services. Through innovation, applied research leading to new technologies, support for inventors and entrepreneurs and workforce development, the QuantumCT Engine will advance quantum sensing, secured communications, computing, and materials through shared test bed, deep-tech incubator, and translation pathways.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities from initiation through completion to support achievement of project goals and objectives.


• Monitor project progress, milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics and provide regular updates to project leadership.


• Coordinate activities across workstreams and teams to ensure alignment with project requirements, deadlines, and priorities.


• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budget projections and similar for leadership, sponsors and stakeholders.


• Coordinate with financial and administrative personnel to support fiscal compliance.


• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting outcomes, and track follow-up actions.


• Identify project risks, challenges, and barriers and recommend mitigation strategies.


• Assist with the preparation and submission of sponsor reports, progress updates, and project deliverables.


• Assist with event logistics, registration processes, survey administration, and outcome tracking.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, project management or related field.


• At least three years of professional experience supporting complex projects, programs, research initiatives, sponsored programs, or related experience.


• Experience preparing reports, presentations, and financial documents.


• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.


• Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and meeting deadlines.


• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and project management applications.


• Demonstrated experience working independently and collaboratively in a complex organizational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.


• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent).


• Experience supporting federally funded programs, including NSF-funded initiatives.


• Experience working in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, technology commercialization, or higher education environment.


• Experience coordinating strategic partnerships among academic, government, nonprofit, and industry organizations.


• Experience with research compliance, reporting requirements, and sponsor regulations.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, end-dated position with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment.

Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

This position is based at the Farmington (UConn Health) campus, and the successful candidate will be required to work on the campus and travel to the Storrs campus as needed. The salary range for this position is $60,416 to $78,541. It is anticipated that this position will be based at UConn for approximately two years and will then transfer to the Quantum-CT organization, which is the public-private partnership co-led by the University of Connecticut and Yale University.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of successful candidates will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.