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Senior Project Manager
About the Opportunity
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Regional Dean and CEO of the Arlington, Va. campus, the Arlington Senior Project Manager is responsible for the buildout and delivery of new research, learning, convening, and administrative space at the Arlington campus. The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in fulfilling the vision of the Arlington campus and the activities that will position the campus to be a strong asset in the region.
The Senior Project Manager will manage and serve as the primary point of contact for the completion and activation of the facility, which will house Northeastern's Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security (KRI) and serve government, industry, and other partners in classified and unclassified settings. The role requires liaising with multiple stakeholders across the university and execution of high-level projects and priorities. The Senior Project Manager must be flexible and responsive to changing demands and circumstances, self-directed, and an effective member of a team. This is a 12-18 month on-site position.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute comprehensive project management tracking system for the delivery and activation of the new facility
Provide on-site project management support and collaborate with stakeholders within KRI, the Arlington campus, and across Northeastern University to meet project milestones.
Lead bi-weekly stakeholder meetings and provide regular written updates on project status.
Collaborate with KRI and the Arlington campus on the deployment of shared services (i.e. security, IT, building access, etc.)
Establish relationships with property/building management, vendors, and other service providers.
Serve as chief problem solver. Identify, analyze, and resolve challenges. Anticipate obstacles and opportunities.
Qualifications:
Roles & Responsibilities
Project Management (70%)
Stakeholder Collaboration (30%)
Position Type
General Administration
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Arlington-VA/Senior-Project-Manager_R128084
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