We are looking for a motivated, self-starter to be a member of our dynamic team as a Technical Program Manager. You will be expected to supervise project managers across many domains to assure proper sustainment and completion of all required activities, milestones and closure dates. Duties include Project Management Office activities, process improvements; as well as project manager mentoring and training. You will have direct report relationships with the project managers and will support the Principle Investigator (PI) in his direct report relationship with their respective academic counterparts as well as the research they are pursuing. You will be a valuable asset that works between the ongoing efforts and upper management to ensure successful projects.

Why work at NREC?

Join our talented team at the National Robotics Engineering (NREC) where you will have a direct impact on NREC's operations, and on important projects, as you collaborate with experts and build your career. As part of our group, you will support a team of robotics experts who solve industrial and government challenges and deploy technology to real operations. You will also collaborate with senior support personnel as well as the leadership of the organization to help with bringing your career to the next level. Additionally, our employees enjoy a flexible work schedule and a life/work balance. Take control of your career!

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Work with senior management to develop and implement initiatives to streamline and improve operations project life cycles.
• Mentor and supervise other Project Managers to ensure that all NREC Projects within the agreed scope, time, cost, and quality
• Gather reporting from Project Managers to present to senior management
• Consolidate and report on all projects within the program to senior management and external stakeholders
• Directly serve as a Project Manager on multiple medium-to-large projects through their entire project life cycle
• Serve as a primary liaison between NREC and NREC clients
• Establish project plans and milestones
• Execute the project plan on schedule and within budget with effective scope management, time, quality and cost constraints
• Actively manage scope, schedule, risks
• Engage Project Managers in continuous self-improvement and process improvement activities