Remote Innovation Partnerships Manager

Defensewerx; Vicksburg (MS); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Defensewerx, headquartered in the United States, seeks an Innovation Project Manager to connect ERDC, industry, academia, and government to speed tech transitions. You will cultivate relationships, manage innovation projects, and support IP commercialization, reimbursable services, and tech transfer across ERDC labs.

The role requires 3–5 years in project management, familiarity with federal contracting and CRM tools like HubSpot. Expect 15–20% travel and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or management or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of innovation-focused project management experience.
• Understanding of federal contracting, tech transfer, and IP basics.
• Proficiency with HubSpot and Submittable CRM/database tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate opportunities that support ERDC ORTT, labs, and entities.
• Develop expertise in EWX capabilities and partnership tools.
• Engage stakeholders; manage outreach and communications strategies.
• Support IP commercialization and reimbursable service efforts.
• Plan projects with Hubspot/Submittable; track deliverables.
• Represent DWX at events and assist in cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Public speaking

Process improvement

Team facilitation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HubSpot

Submittable

Microsoft Office

Job description

Defensewerx, headquartered in the United States, seeks an Innovation Project Manager to connect ERDC, industry, academia, and government to speed tech transitions. You will cultivate relationships, manage innovation projects, and support IP commercialization, reimbursable services, and tech transfer across ERDC labs.

The role requires 3–5 years in project management, familiarity with federal contracting and CRM tools like HubSpot. Expect 15–20% travel and hybrid work options.