Sr Technical Project Manager

Overview

SRI has an opening for a Technical Project Manager with experience running research projects on time and within budget. The Project Manager will partner closely with Principal Investigators to lead collaborative teams to support the development of state-of-the-art electromagnetic materials and mechanical systems. Relevant technology types include optical and RF materials, photonic computing systems, robotic automation, sensors and signals, and novel mechanical drive systems. This role is based in our Ann Arbor, MI office with a hybrid work schedule.

The successful candidate will:

• Work independently to routinely deliver high quality results.
• Interact successfully with both technical and business focused teams.
• Approach challenges with a solutions-based mindset and master new tasks quickly.
• Thrive on open collaboration and intellectual curiosity.

This position is within the Advanced Technology and Systems Division (ATSD) Project Management Office (PMO). The vision of ATSD is to create competitive advantages for our customers by inventing new technology and concepts resulting in disruptive, low cost, and high-performance solutions. The division advances the state of the art in diverse areas such as radar and electronic warfare; novel imaging technology; robotics; quantum sensing and metrology; marine technology; energetic materials and applied optics.

Responsibilities

• Employ techniques to define, plan, organize, schedule, budget, manage and close out R&D focused projects.
• Manage critical projects with highly technical content and customer involvement.
• Lead teams of engineers from several technical disciplines. Provide technical cognizance as needed.
• Lead writing of programmatic content for proposals. Provide technical cognizance as needed.
• Work with customer to close follow-on efforts or options contracts.
• Manage subcontractors or coordinate with prime contractors.
• Manage project milestones and deliverables. Track performance and delivery of subcontracts.
• Assess and mitigate project risks and manage project issues.
• Analyze project finances. Maintain cost reports and forecasts.
• Consult with PMO and engineering teams to coordinate project resources and staff.
• Assess project performance and present status at internal and external program reviews.
• Setup Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling and WBS software.
• Compose diagrams, swim lanes, and business process flow charts in Microsoft Visio.
• Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to resolve technical and procedural issues.
• Lead the preparation and submission of technical reports.

Qualifications

• M.S. in a technical field (i.e., engineering, math, or science).
• Tangible experience in relevant a technical area, including: mechanical, electrical, software, systems integration.
• 5 years’ experience with direct program/project management.
• 2 years’ experience with US Government contracts.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance required (existing security clearance is a plus).
• Proven experience managing projects with program/project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet etc).
• Adept with Microsoft Office tools (Visio is a plus).
• Proven Excel power user: Lookups, Tables & Charts, Pivot Tables, Index & Match, Multi-Cell Formulas, Named Ranges, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation (VBA and Macro authoring is a plus).
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Documented ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.

The salary range is: $123,860-$184,235. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/.

SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

Salary : $123,860 - $184,235