Security-Cleared Technical PM for Radar R&D

University of Oklahoma; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advanced Radar Research Center (ARRC) at the University of Oklahoma seeks an experienced technical project manager to support complex R&D projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and ensure alignment with contractual requirements and budgets.

Work involves federal sponsors, possible security clearance, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. PMP/FAC P/PM certification and DoD clearance are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Manufacturing, Management or related field.
• Four (4) years of program or project management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC P/PM), or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of multidisciplinary research projects.
• Develop, maintain, and control project artifacts and records (plans, WBS, integrated schedules, budgets, baselines).
• Coordinate with PI and project leadership to develop and execute communication plans.
• Coordinate shared resources and align contributors to project plans and milestones.
• Ensure requirements are defined, traceable, and acceptance criteria met; lead readiness reviews and closeout.
• Monitor project performance using schedule and cost information; analyze variances and risks.
• Identify, analyze, and manage project risks and issues; implement mitigation actions.
• Perform integrated change management; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

PMBOK knowledge

Scheduling & cost tracking

Stakeholder management

Governance & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/IT/CS/Business/Management

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Job description

The Advanced Radar Research Center (ARRC) at the University of Oklahoma seeks an experienced technical project manager to support complex R&D projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and ensure alignment with contractual requirements and budgets.

Work involves federal sponsors, possible security clearance, and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. PMP/FAC P/PM certification and DoD clearance are highly valued.