Senior Project Manager, Engineering Strategy & Execution

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Pittsburgh bus pass

Family Concierge Team

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering seeks a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead large, cross‑functional initiatives that advance strategic, operational, academic, and research goals.

You will manage governance, plans, budgets, risk, and reporting, coordinating with leadership, faculty, staff, and external vendors in a fast‑paced university environment; a strong background in project management is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in executive support and managing large-scale, complex projects.
• Background in higher education, research, technology, or related environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent executive communication, organizational and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead large cross-functional projects from initiation through closeout.
• Apply structured project management methodologies and best practices.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Assess risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Report progress to leadership and governance groups.

Skills

Executive support

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, project management

Tools

PMP/CAPM certification

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering seeks a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead large, cross‑functional initiatives that advance strategic, operational, academic, and research goals.

You will manage governance, plans, budgets, risk, and reporting, coordinating with leadership, faculty, staff, and external vendors in a fast‑paced university environment; a strong background in project management is essential.