Project Manager

Project Manager

Principle Tasks

Work with Team and Task Leads to identify, secure and onboard resources for Grants and JDAs

Prioritize work to meet milestones and deliverables while staying on budget

Anticipate and proactively identify deficiencies in project deliverables including assembling data for invoicing and project reporting to ensure timely deliverables

Track progress against project milestones and holding others accountable for assigned tasks including directing, coordinating, and advising team members

Schedule internal and external program meetings to track and follow-up with action items

Work with Finance to establish and track project budgets.

Identify any barriers to successful program execution and escalate to COO when appropriate

Build partnerships with industry stakeholders, Grant and JDA partners and internal leaders

Assess programs performance and risks to maximize ROI

Write, critique and edit technical papers or reports or develop standards and specifications for JDA/Grant deliverables.

Confer with scientists or engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, and deliverables to turn it into information to influence decisions and create improvements.

Manage and coordinate staff resources on multiple, simultaneous grants and programs with differing milestones and deliverables.

Utilize strong leadership skills to influence senior management and drive changes to improve performance against goals.

Understanding of Electrocatalysts, fuel cells, electrolyzers, electrodes, and associated devices to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy is a strong plus

Use conflict resolution skills and thrive in fast-moving environment and maintain positive attitude in stressful situations.

Edu/ Training/ exp required

Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering discipline, from an accredited university/college

PMP credential

5+ years’ experience managing programs

Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management and ERP software with the ability to learn new software.

Experience in Grant Writing and administration including cost reimbursable and fixed price contracts, in addition to working knowledge of DOE Grants

Superior planning and organizational skills. Flexible and adaptive to a frequently changing environment

Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

Strong project management, leadership, communication and organizational skills

Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

Creative mindset to drive productivity within the organization.

Risk Management mindset to mitigate risks.

Req Industry Certification-

PMP (Project Management Professional) certificate or equivalent Project Management Certificate

Additional Information/Requirements

Must be willing to relocate to Albuquerque, NM.