SRI International

Lead teams to develop advanced systems while managing budgets, schedules, risks, and coordinating with stakeholders. | Bachelor's degree in technical field, 5+ years project management experience, U.S. citizenship, and security clearance eligibility. | Overview SRI International has an opening for a Technical Project Manager with experience running research projects on time and within budget. They will partner closely with Principal Investigators to lead collaborative teams to support the development of state-of-the-art mechanical and electromagnetic systems. Relevant technology types include RF and optical materials, photonic computing systems, robotic automation, sensors and signals, and novel mechanical drive systems. We offer a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days onsite and 2 days from a home office. You will: Work independently to routinely deliver high quality results. Interact successfully with both technical and business focused teams. Approach challenges with a solutions-based mindset and master new tasks quickly. Thrive on open collaboration and intellectual curiosity. This position is within the Advanced Technology and Systems Division (ATSD) Project Management Office (PMO). The vision of ATSD is to create competitive advantages for our customers by inventing new technology and concepts resulting in disruptive, low cost, and high-performance solutions. The division advances the state of the art in diverse areas such as radar and electronic warfare; novel imaging technology; robotics; quantum sensing and metrology; marine technology; energetic materials, and applied optics. Check out our work! Responsibilities Employ techniques to define, plan, organize, schedule, budget, manage and close out R&D focused projects. Manage critical projects with highly technical content and customer involvement. Lead teams of engineers from several technical disciplines. Provide technical cognizance as needed. Lead writing of programmatic content for proposals. Provide technical cognizance as needed. Work with customers to close follow-on efforts or options contracts. Manage subcontractors or coordinate with prime contractors. Manage project milestones and deliverables. Track performance and delivery of subcontracts. Assess and mitigate project risks and manage project issues. Analyze project finances. Maintain cost reports and forecasts. Consult with PMO and engineering teams to coordinate project resources and staff. Assess project performance and present status at internal and external program reviews. Setup Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling and WBS software. Track performance and delivery of subcontracts within an IMS. Compose diagrams, swim lanes, and business process flow charts in Microsoft Visio. Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to resolve technical and procedural issues. Lead the preparation and submission of technical reports. Qualifications B.S. in a technical field (i.e., engineering, systems engineering, math, or science). U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. 5+ years’ experience actively conducting program/project management. 2+ years’ experience with US Government contracts, ideally DoD, with an understanding of full lifecycle contract development and procurement. Proven experience in relevant a technical area, including mechanical, electrical, software, systems integration. Proven experience managing projects with program/project management software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet etc). Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Documented ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams. DESIRED Experience working with Special Access Programs (SAPs). Experience with NSF Mid-scale Research Infrastructure. Experience with Systems Engineering principles and techniques including project lifecycle, requirements management, and system traceability. Experience with Agile, Earned Value Management, or other project management methodologies is a plus. Working knowledge with Costpoint, Workday/Adaptive, or similar management information systems. Adept with Microsoft Office tools (Visio is a plus). Excel power user: Lookups, Tables & Charts, Pivot Tables, Index & Match, Multi-Cell Formulas, Named Ranges, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation (VBA and Macro authoring is a plus). Certification in Project Management or desire to obtain certification is preferred. The salary range is as follows: Ann Arbor, MI & Menlo Park, CA - $102,400-$135,650; Princeton, NJ, Boulder, CO & Arlington, VA - $$92,160-$122,112. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled. SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.

Lead strategic, operational, and financial management of association meetings and events to grow profitable event offerings. | Requires 8+ years relevant experience or 12+ years progressive event management, project management software proficiency, and strong communication skills. | Overview QED-C®, the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, is an industry association with the mission to grow the quantum economy through community-building and collaboration. QED-C serves member organizations operating in more than 20 countries. Check out QED-C! QED-C seeks an experienced Sr. Project Manager, Association Meetings & Events to grow the association’s meeting & event offerings into a profitable, million-dollar line of business that advances QED-C’s strategic goals to: engage & empower members, be the voice of the quantum industry, and inform & influence policy. This position is a part of a tight-knit management team, reports to the QED-C Deputy Director, and is responsible for strategic, operational, and financial leadership of QED-C’s event offerings, including conferences, tech expos, trade delegations, technical workshops, educational webinars, and networking functions. Responsibilities Strategy • Maintain and implement an organization-level strategy and policies for events that advance QED-C in its mission and strategic goals. • Engage with volunteer leaders to develop and implement event-specific strategies in line with the QED-C mission and strategic goals toward objectives of increasing engagement and satisfaction in the first year. • Manage event pricing and sponsorship to achieve and sustain net-positive revenue from signature events within three years. Planning • Responsible for overall events P&L; develop and maintain budgets for all events. • Lead the planning and execution of in-person, hybrid, and virtual industry meetings & events in the US and abroad. Collaborate with operations, marketing, procurement, and volunteer liaison teams on association event programming, activities, and collateral. • Develop an annual sponsorship prospectus. Cultivate sponsors and exhibitors that provide value to participants and to QED-C. • Develop and maintain event project plans, run of show, and associated documentation. • Manage stakeholder pre-event meetings including kick-off, regular check-ins, and run-of-show. • Organize and schedule the shipment of materials to/from events. Administration • Negotiate and manage agreements and relationships with vendors/contractors supporting QED-C events, coordinating with internal stakeholders. • Manage all aspects of event registration including pricing; creation of registration form/pages; monitoring registrations for accuracy and completeness; providing registration assistance to VIPs, speakers, and sponsors; reporting; and badge creation. • Maintain the inventory of event-related items. • Perform post-event follow-ups consistent with event policy. • Maintain event-related statistics for use in reports. • Respond to general association and event-related inquiries. Execution • Serve as on-site liaison for vendors/contractors. • Manage on-site registration and logistics; ensure staffing of critical support areas on-site, including registration desk and in-room A/V support; conduct tech checks; coordinate and manage set-up, tear-down, packing, and other event assistance as needed; oversee placement of signage and collateral. • Launch and staff virtual events. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience OR minimum 12 years of experience with progressive responsibilities in events management. • Current CMP or CAE credentials • Experience developing, maintaining, growing and managing a profitable professional events program, ideally up to $300K - $1M per event • Proficiency with the following business software: • * Project management software (e.g., Asana)Event registration platforms (e.g., Cvent or Eventbrite) • Virtual meeting and webinar systems (e.g., Zoom) • Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (conditional formatting, pivot tables, etc.) • CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce or HubSpot) • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage relationships and balance multiple projects. • Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively to coworkers, volunteers, and stakeholders at all levels both orally and in writing. • Customer-oriented demeanor. • Curiosity and a willingness to learn, contribute, and grow in a startup-like environment. • Solutions-oriented critical thinker who performs well under pressure in the middle of a large event. Preferred qualifications include: • Master’s degree in business administration, hospitality, or a related field. • Experience with international events for a high-tech industry. Work Environment: • Metro-accessible office location in Rosslyn, VA. • Hybrid work schedule with in-office work, a minimum of 3 days per week. Flexible work hours (e.g., 9/80 schedule) are possible. • A professional, fast paced “startup” environment; crises are rare, but event days are busy. • Approximately 20% travel (some international). • Occasional work outside regular business hours, particularly leading up to and during events. The salary range is: $117,684-$155,934. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled. SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace.