Organize complex projects into structured phases and sprints to
prioritize speed, improvements, and enhancements
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation,
including the project charter, communication plan, Responsible,
Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI) matrix, risk register, and
process maps to document needs
Develop detailed, comprehensive project plans to monitor and
track progress
Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using
appropriate verification techniques
Assist Principal Investigators (PIs), Co-Principal
Investigators (Co-PIs), and project teams in analyzing progress,
making decisions, prioritizing, and assessing and mitigating
risk
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Manage relationships with clients and all stakeholders
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify
the specific requirements of each project
Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the
flawless execution of projects, ensuring resource availability and
allocation
Delegate project tasks
Measure and track project performance using appropriate tools
and techniques, specifically to analyze the successful completion
of short- and long-term goals
Report and escalate to management as needed
2. Project Management Service Development (25%)
- Contribute to ongoing service development, including the
design, development, and maintenance of a library of standardized
project management templates
- Lead efforts to identify new applications of project management
principles, drive adoption of these practices and templates, and
mature these capabilities
- Assist with the development of an internal project status
dashboard
- Serve as a mentor to others and may act as a resource for staff
assigned to informally lead projects on behalf of their respective
departments
3. Leadership
- Select, onboard, and continually develop employees in a way
that creates an environment that inspires them to do their best
work
- Set clear goals and expectations and delegate work
effectively
- Provide timely feedback about performance throughout the year
before conducting a final performance review
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge and skills normally acquired through completion of a
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of experience leading
complex projects
- Experience working in a defense, market agency, or government
environment
- Advanced knowledge of a variety of project management concepts,
methodologies, practices, and procedures
- Project Management Professional (PMP), knowledge of Agile Scrum
practices, program management, and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black
Belt
- Expertise in Salesforce.gov, Smartsheet.gov, or similar project
management tools
- Strong planning skills applied through relevant software
- Excellent written, verbal, client-facing, and internal
communication skills
- Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and
multitasking
- US citizenship required by federal sponsor
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
Required Documents
Position Type
General Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
111S
Expected Hiring Range:
$87,785.00 - $123,998.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Senior-Project-Manager--DIBI_R142971-1
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