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POSITION SPECIFICS​

We are searching for an experienced Technical Engineering Project Manager to join the Project Management & Controls Department within the Systems and Emerging Capabilities Division at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. The primary purpose of this position is to lead the day-to-day tactical execution of one or more complex technical projects and/or sub-portion(s) of a large program within the Undersea Systems Office.  The role requires a strong technical foundation to effectively manage and support multi-disciplinary teams working on advanced research and development efforts and to drive project execution to align outcomes with program objectives. Location will be Keyport, WA.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

• Provide operational leadership and oversight for one or more technical projects and/or sub-portion(s) of a large program in alignment with customer requirements
• Coordinate and communicate with multi-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and support staff, to ensure project milestones are met
• Oversee and support project reviews, ensuring all required technical, managerial, and customer approvals are obtained
• Balance a mix of technical and non-technical program responsibilities, applying both strategic insight and hands-on management
• Support technical reviews, design milestones, and system integration activities by collaborating closely with lead engineers and principal investigators
• Ensure technical deliverables align with sponsor expectations, laboratory capabilities, and broader programmatic goals; track project performance metrics, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
• Identify and proactively manage risks across technical, schedule, and resource dimensions; develop and maintain mitigation plans
• Support the preparation and delivery of technical presentations, briefings, and status reports to sponsors, leadership, and external collaborators
• Ensure project execution complies with internal policies, customer requirements, and applicable government regulations
• Assist with the transition of research to development or field-ready systems by coordinating planning, demonstrations, and documentation