Research Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Leidos Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Project Manager to join our team on the National Energy Technology (NETL) Research Support Services (RSS) Contract in Pittsburgh, PA. As a core member of the Management Team, you will play a valuable part in supporting and executing a wide range of projects and programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage assigned Research Project portfolio of approximately 8 projects valued at $4-5M/year, ensuring that projects are executed within scope, schedule, and budget constraints and at required quality following active customer communication.
  • Interfacing with task and functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel to coordinate timely execution of deliverables.
  • Communicating with colleagues across multiple areas (project managers, other professional resources, etc.) to solve complex problems that require deliberate, thorough analysis.
  • Communicating status of assigned projects to government customers.
  • Working independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables.
  • Identify and mitigate risks for assigned projects.
  • Possessing a working knowledge of policy, practices and procedures and conveying that knowledge to others within the organization.
  • Identify, and work with research leaders to develop scope work plans, assign staff, and hire additional supports.
  • Meet regularly with assigned staff to develop 5-year plans, follow up with annual goals, identify and foster areas of growth.
  • Coordinate with other Project Managers to form new research connections for staff, thereby increasing flexibility for customer and team.
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in physical science or engineering field and 6+ years of prior relevant experience, or Masters degree in physical science or engineering field with 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
  • Strong skills in personnel and financial management, organization, communication, and conflict resolution.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing scope, budget, schedule to include resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, and schedule and financial data monitoring.
  • Strong skills in personnel management, organization, communication, and conflict resolution.
  • Experience managing customer or client expectations.
  • Ability to learn and apply standard policies and procedures.
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Must be able to meet the requirements for gaining access to work on the NETL campus.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience coordinating the execution of complex research projects as part of a team.
  • Experience in developing, leading and successfully executing scientific projects.
  • Experience coordinate activities at multiple sites and resolve complex issues across multiple sites
  • PMP certification a plus
  • Experience in organizational coaching and transformational leadership with a growth mindset.
  • Experience on Site Support Service Contracts and/or a research environment
About Leidos

Leidos is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). We deliver cutting-edge research and development services to support the nation's energy challenges. Our team of experts works closely with government customers to develop and implement solutions that enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $95K to $105K.



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