Quantum Engine Program Manager

University of Connecticut

Storrs (CT)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 79,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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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.