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CEE Project Manager (E6060)

IEEE

Piscataway, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2026

💰 $112,000/yr($91,000/yr – $112,000/yr)

About the role

CEE Project Manager (E6060) - 250337: KNW-C40

Description

Job Summary
The CEE Project Manager provides overall planning, coordination, reporting, and task management for assigned projects within the IEEE Conferences, Events & Experiences (CEE) portfolio. This position applies PMI methodologies and structured project management principles to support staff, volunteers, and contract resources in achieving project goals, deliverables, and schedules.

The individual ensures effective coordination between all stakeholders, maintains engagement of project teams and contributors, and provides recommendations to CEE Leadership for the resolution of any obstacles impacting project objectives.

This role reports to the Director, CEE Business Operations, and supports initiatives across CEE's major functional areas — including the IEEE meeting and conference business, IEEE Multimedia, IEEE Awards Department, and the IEEE History Center. The incumbent must have the initiative, organizational ability, and experience to lead an active and diverse project portfolio with minimal supervision, operating within a matrixed and highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Logistics Management
Define and document project scope, goals, and success metrics in collaboration with CEE leadership and functional managers.
Create detailed work plans that identify and sequence activities needed to successfully complete each project.
Determine resources (time, budget, staffing, equipment) required to execute assigned projects.
Develop and manage schedules that effectively allocate available resources to assigned tasks and milestones.
Coordinate across IEEE staff, volunteers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of project requirements and outcomes.
Support research, outreach, and partnerships that advance CEE’s strategic goals, including new program opportunities and collaborations with internal IEEE units.
Manage day-to-day logistics and project activities in accordance with IEEE policies and procedures.
Oversee assigned vendors or contractors, ensuring deliverables meet performance and contractual requirements.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, risk registers, and change logs.
Project Tracking and Reporting
Perform analysis and forecasting of project deliverables, schedules, and financials.
Generate reports on project status, portfolio progress, and risk assessments for leadership review.
Monitor approved budget expenditures, track variances, and report regularly (monthly or biweekly).
Manage all project funds according to IEEE accounting policies and procedures.
Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation for internal partners and external funders as required.
Develop and implement communication strategies for assigned projects, ensuring timely updates to stakeholders and contributors.
Support CEE-wide reporting dashboards and portfolio-level metrics to promote transparency and data-driven decision-making.
Ensure all project information and records are properly organized, documented, and secured.
Conduct regular quality reviews of project deliverables to ensure they meet CEE standards and stakeholder expectations.
Up to 20% of time may involve managing projects as an individual contributor

Additional Responsibilities

Contribute to strategic planning efforts, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen cross-functional collaboration within CEE and across IEEE.
Serve as a resource for project management best practices, templates, and tools across the department.
Support onboarding and knowledge transfer within CEE project teams.