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Purdue University

Project Manager

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Crane, IN

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ September 3rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) is hiring a Project Manager to oversee lifecycle support for defensive cyber technology, mission assurance, and resiliency within tactical network environments supporting the US Navy and USMC. The role involves managing Agile processes and iterative design while ensuring continuous improvement, with a requirement to work primarily on-site at NSWC Crane and Westgate Technology Park.

Highlights

Manage project lifecycle support focused on defensive cyber technology and mission assurance for tactical military networks.
Apply Agile methodologies including iterative design and continuous improvement practices.
Utilize Jira for project tracking and management.
Must hold or obtain a Secret security clearance; maintaining clearance is mandatory.
Five years of project management or software development management experience required.
Bachelor's degree required.
Position requires travel.
Works with US Navy and USMC operational environments.
Job is based primarily on-site at NSWC Crane and Westgate Technology Park.
Pre-employment background check required; position is exempt from overtime.

Project Manager Full Description

Job Summary

Project Manager to oversee lifecycle support of US Navy and USMC in defensive cyber tech, mission assurance, resiliency for a tactical network environment.

75% on site in NSWC Crane and Westgate Technology Park.

Who We Are:

The Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) is a nonprofit entity that extends the reach and impact of Purdue University’s deep research strengths and top-ranked academic programs in engineering, agriculture, science and technology. PARI works to improve national security, microelectronics, infrastructure solutions and to accelerate critical technologies.

Through applied research and program personnel, state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure, PARI significantly enhances Purdue’s ability to translate discoveries into innovative solutions and services for mission-oriented government, industry, NGO and foundation partners. PARI is an incubator for advanced development and transition of leading ideas and technology with potential for significant impact through large-scale prototypes, pilots, and startups.

What We Are Looking For:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree
Five (5) years of experience in project management or managing software development

Skills needed:

Experience with Agile process, iterative design, and continuous improvement
Proficiency with Jira
Will be required to travel

Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance to be considered for this position. Maintaining this clearance is a continuous condition of employment. Failure to obtain or retain the required clearance may result in termination.

Additional Information:

Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/summaries.php
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position. Pre-employment checks are required for this position.
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

EOE

Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

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