Project Manager

Project Management Office (PMO) Position

The KSRE Project Management Office (KSRE PMO) is a specialized department responsible for the centralized, coordinated management of projects and activities conducted by various departments within KSRE. The PMO supports the division's business strategy by handling management duties, including scheduling, reporting and budget monitoring, as well as coordination, communication, resource management, and process improvement. This position works directly with the technical leadership to facilitate their ability to maximize their research and testing effectiveness while providing transparency to the technical team and client at every project stage. The PM will report to the Program Management Manager and require limited supervision of their day-to-day tasks. This position is on-site and is not remote or hybrid eligible.

Key Responsibilities : (Others may be added)

• Work closely, communicate, and meet with Technical Project Leaders and / or Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from project setup to project closure; facilitate regular discussions about project status, issues that may have an impact on the schedule, and financial matters.
• Ability and willingness to build knowledge and awareness of various KSRE specific disciplines to better anticipate project challenges and opportunities and to integrate with Technical Leaders.
• Possess a complete understanding of contractual and financial commitments related to assigned projects; be knowledgeable about project scope, deliverable dates, billing, milestones, invoicing, and terms.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisitions and experience with compliance with the Dept. of State's International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Dept. of Commerce's Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Identify and document areas for process improvement within the department.

Position Specific Responsibilities :

Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Job Specific Behaviors :

Work Environment & Conditions : This position involves work in an office and laboratory environment and could require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including :

Physical Demands :

Travel : Moderate travel up to 30%, domestic and international, required.

Job Benefits :