Technical Project Manager

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas is seeking a Technical Project Manager for the Applied Research Laboratories. This role involves managing multiple Naval Special Warfare projects and leading teams in high-frequency SONAR technology development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and at least five years of project management experience. Competitive benefits include employer-paid medical coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience.
• 3 years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Experience with high-frequency SONAR or underwater sensor systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical project planning and staffing.
• Coordinate with engineering teams for project execution.
• Document and present technical materials to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Technical design oversight

High-frequency SONAR technology

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

## Technical Project ManagerApplylocations: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R\_00046657**Job Posting Title:**Technical Project Manager**----****Hiring Department:**Applied Research Laboratories**----****Position Open To:**All Applicants**----****Weekly Scheduled Hours:**40**----****FLSA Status:**Exempt from FLSA**----****Earliest Start Date:**Immediately**----****Position Duration:**Expected to Continue**----****Location:**PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS**----****Job Details:**## PurposeThis position will be responsible for the technical project management of multiple Naval Special Warfare efforts in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). Specifically, leading project planning, staffing, technical design oversight, fabrication, integration, at-sea testing, and support for undersea sensing and communications systems, with an emphasis on high-frequency SONAR technology research and development efforts.## Responsibilities* Coordinate with engineering teams to develop, document, and execute system designs that are on schedule, within budget, and are validated and verified against sponsor requirements.* Coordinate with engineering teams and supervisory chain to maintain and track progress against critical development and testing events.* Handle administrative project management and business functions as required by project needs.* Assist in the identification, planning, and acquisition of new projects and funding from DoD sponsors.* Documentation and presentation of technical materials to internal and external stakeholders.* Identify personnel resource needs; identify candidates, interview, and hire full-time engineering staff members.* Other related functions as assigned.## Required Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, engineering management, or similar technical field.* Five years of project management experience.* Demonstrated experience developing and leading technical projects.* Three years of demonstrated experience in managing engineering teams.* Experience planning, developing and executing technical project plans across a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technical staff.* Demonstrated ability to document, maintain and present technical information to internal and external stakeholders.US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.## Preferred Qualifications* Master's degree in related field.* At least five years of of demonstrated experience in technical project management.* Experience with high-frequency SONAR or other underwater sensor systems.* Prior military or defense system development experience.* Experience with Department of Defense acquisition processes.* Experience working with classified information systems.## General NotesAn agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes: · 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage · Retirement contributions · Paid vacation and sick time · Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.## Salary Range$100,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.## Working Conditions* Standard office conditions* Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation* Use of manual dexterity* Possible weekend, evening and holiday work* Possible interstate/intrastate travel## Required Materials* Resume/CV* 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor* Letter of interest* Unofficial college transcript.**Important** **for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:** You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.**Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:** As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.