Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Allegheny Science & Technology (AST) is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Task Lead to support AST's role in an upcoming federal program. This position will oversee execution of AST's responsibilities across multiple workstreams, ensuring effective program management, operational integration, and coordination among a diverse network of stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead AST's execution of assigned responsibilities across multiple workstreams
- Serve as AST's primary interface with prime contractor and collaborate closely with project leadership, partner organizations, and client representatives
- Direct day-to-day program execution, operational integration, and adaptive management activities
- Oversee development and implementation of technical assistance strategies, operational procedures, and Communities of Practice
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, workshops, technical meetings, and collaborative working sessions
- Lead development of performance management processes, milestone tracking, key performance indicators (KPIs), executive dashboards, and recurring program reporting
- Monitor project risks, recommend corrective actions, and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Ensure timely completion and quality of assigned deliverables while maintaining compliance with project requirements
- Supervise AST project staff supporting the effort and coordinate work assignments across the team
- Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports, and other project documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, engineering, computer science, information technology, public policy, organizational leadership, or a related field
- Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience managing complex federal, state, university, or industry programs
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating activities across multiple organizations
- Experience developing and implementing program management processes, performance metrics, executive reporting, and operational dashboards
- Experience facilitating stakeholder engagement, workshops, working groups, and collaborative initiatives
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables and meeting project milestones
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Experience supporting federal contracts and / or other federal research and innovation programs
- Experience leading technical assistance, Communities of Practice, or national coordination initiatives
- Experience supporting AI, advanced technology, workforce development, regional innovation, or economic development programs
- Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization and performance reporting tools
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or comparable project management credential
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