Pennsylvania State University
Engineering Project Manager
🇺🇸 University Park, PA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $97K - $146K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ December 18th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring an Engineering Project Manager to join the Agile Systems Engineering Department at the Applied Research Laboratory. The role involves applying project management strategies to develop and monitor complex engineering projects, collaborating with program leaders, assessing risks, and managing technical and financial reporting to ensure smooth execution and timely delivery.
Highlights
- Manage project plans, execution, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with investigators and program leadership.
- Analyze schedules, costs, and risks, and manage changes to program deliverables.
- Develop and maintain technical and financial status reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee full-time employees indirectly and may supervise part-time, student, temporary workers, or volunteers directly.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications with preferred skills in Microsoft Project and Visio.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must be eligible to obtain or hold a government security clearance at the Secret level or higher.
- Salary range from $97,100 to $145,700; benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and tuition discounts.
- Role supports Navy, Department of Defense, and Intel Community research and development efforts.
Engineering Project Manager Full Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
POSITION SPECIFICS
We are searching for a highly motivated, self-starting Engineering Project Manager (EPM) to join our Agile Systems Engineering (ASE) Department in the Material Manufacturing and Sustainment Office (MMSO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. ASE Department's mission focal point is the research, design and application of engineering development methodologies supporting the strategic advancement of warfighter capability at the speed of relevance. The focus is on rapid development of complex engineering systems requiring the integration of cross-disciplinary solutions and expertise.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You Will:
- Utilize project management strategies for implementing project requirements; collaborate with investigators to develop, execute, and update the project plan; monitor and facilitate technical project execution, milestones, and deliverables
- Work closely with Program Managers, Lead Systems Engineers, and Principal Investigators to help ensure timely execution of project management activities and to help ensure smooth project execution
- Analyze program costs, schedules, and milestones to assess risk and manage any change to program deliverables
- Develop and manage technical and financial status reports and technical data package documentation for both internal and external stakeholders
- Assist in creating and reviewing presentations and reports while ensuring a range of products and accommodations are in place to support project execution
- Indirect supervisor for other full-time employees
- May serve as direct supervisor for part-time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full-time employee
Required skills/experience include:
- Microsoft applications
- Project Management fundamental concepts and their application to real-world projects
- Independent work on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluate results
- May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor
- May review the work of others to verify accuracy and conformance to required procedures and special instructions
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
Preferred skills/experience:
- Proficient in Microsoft Project and Visio
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- FFRDC, UARC, or other Government Laboratory experience
- Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Your working location will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESEmployment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
All positions at ARL require candidates to possess the ability to obtain a government security clearance; you will be notified during the interview process if this position is subject to a government background investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
SALARY & BENEFITSThe salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $97,100.00 - $145,700.00.**THE PROPOSED SALARY RANGE MAY BE IMPACTED BY GEOGRAPHIC DIFFERENTIAL**
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Similar Jobs
Associate Director of Family Programming & Communications
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC
Learner Engagement Manager
Instride
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Los Angeles, CA
Head of Strategic Projects, Handshake AI
Handshake
🇺🇸 San Francisco, CA
Administrative Project Coordinator I
The University of Texas at Dallas
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Richardson, TX
Project Director, Liberty Partnerships Program
Hofstra University
🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY
