Sr Project Manager Research

Job Description

Reporting to the EPIXC Chief Operating Officer and under general administrative direction, the Senior Project Manager Research will plan, organize, and execute the management of multiple concurrent complex research projects spanning various disciplines across multiple institutions and/or companies to ensure articulation of project scope, control of expectations, deliverables, outcomes, issues, and needs and constraints involved to achieve program goals within regulatory approval.

Working Environment

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations, and a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market, as such the following options may be offered dependent on department needs:

Flexible work options:

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.
• Remote work is an arrangement where the employee spends less than 60% of their regular workweek at a regularly assigned ASU work location. Executive vice president-level approval is required.

Standard Working Environment:

• Climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position.
• Constantly detects and operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
• Expected to be responsive to customers, engaged in work production, resourceful, flexible, and respectful of others.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in science or related field appropriate to the area of assignment AND eight (8) years' experience providing information technology services, which includes three (3) years as Project Manager and/or Project Lead experience; OR, any equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

Electrified Processes for Industry without Carbon (EPIXC) was established to develop, scale and demonstrate electrical process heating solution using clean electricity for advanced manufacturing. EPIXC is a national public/private partnership that convenes the US Department of Energy, 37 industry, university, National Laboratory, labor unions, and other diverse stakeholders from 25 states to pursue a vision in which electric heating enables manufacturing decarbonization everywhere with benefits from everyone. Through a national innovation ecosystem, EPIXC will accelerate technology adoption at regional and national scale and accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy by 2050.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in science, engineering or related field, and five (5) years of related administrative experience OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Evidence of relevant certification is a plus.
• Knowledge and ability to collaboratively develop request for proposals for internal and external funding of projects.
• Knowledge and ability related to planning, budgeting, implementing, reporting and evaluating projects.
• Knowledge of processes for dissemination of results through reports, presentations and publications.
• Knowledge and skills in the use of project management software.
• Skill in effectively communicating relevant project/practice information to superiors and peers.
• Effective communication skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
• Ability to handle difficult personnel situations, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Essential Duties

• Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects through complete task and milestone definition and work requirement identification and mapping. Supports ASUs relationships with industry members, research and administrative personnel, institutions, and funding agencies.
• Supports development of policy relating to projects and program management. Works closely and collaboratively with key stakeholders to define project scope, strategy, budget, and outcomes; identifies critical resource expertise and targets appropriate internal and/or external sources to ensure optimal outcome(s).
• Prepares and maintains project status reports and schedules; tracks milestones/deliverables, critical paths and dependencies.
• Responds to inquiries regarding project status; prepares and responds to all regulatory reporting/filings to ensure compliance.
• Prepares all post-project reports and filings to ensure timely dissemination of information to all interested parties. Works collaboratively to establish and maintain positive working relationships with outside organizations and universities
• Reviews high-level deliverables for adherence to budget, time and resource requirements; identifies out of scope and/or other obstacles to successful achievement of objective(s). Organizes and consults with management to coordinate training and monitor observation efforts, as well as discuss noted findings.
• Oversees the evaluation of effectiveness of programs/projects to develop and implement goals and objectives including: improved methods of program/project delivery; evaluation methodology design and implementation including analysis of results and takes or recommends proper action based on outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with regional, state or national organizations as appropriate.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge, and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.