Research Engineering Project Manager

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) at Penn State seeks a Research Engineering Project Manager to join our Project Management team.

This position has the potential to be a hybrid of remote and on-site work, with a minimum of 2-3 days per week on-site, and may not be supportive of fully remote work.

This is a limited-term position with funding currently available for the next two (2) years and an excellent possibility for renewal.

The responsibilities of the Research Engineer Project Manager include the following:

• Facilitate research computing-based projects, including daily oversight and collaboration with investigators, sponsors, technical staff, and financial teams to ensure the delivery of project commitments;

• Monitor project budget, resources, and reports to ensure successful execution;

• Provides subject matter expertise in both the engineering discipline and project management;

This role will work closely with Penn State senior faculty and affiliated investigators, ensuring the progress of project aims within established timelines.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 3+ years of experience preferred.

Required qualifications and skills include the following:

• Experience coordinating and executing on strategic objectives tied to research computing;

• Expertise in relating effectively with faculty and managing relationships across institutions;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Impeccable ethics and integrity with a strong work ethic;

• and excellent organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. 

Additional desired qualifications and skills include the following:

Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate experience and skills in developing and delivering communications internally within a university setting as well as the ability to give talks to external audiences for workshops and annual reporting to funding agencies. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to provide candid and constructive feedback to help others accept and implement findings and recommendations …