Project Manager

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

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Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

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BASIC FUNCTION:

The NOAA Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology at Howard University is currently seeking to hire a dynamic individual to join our team in the role of Project Manager. The successful candidate will provide support for the day-to-day Center administration, budgeting, coordination of Center plans and timelines, planning of meetings, internal and external engagements, communication within the Center.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Performs project coordination and analysis for initiative and strategic projects across NCAS-M in an effort to guide the timely completion of project goals; Works with project team members and stakeholders to define project requirements and maintain them through change management activities; Maintains comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, and communications plans; Assists in the communication of project status to stakeholders via written status reports or oral presentations; Contributes to the effort to develop baseline risk assessments; monitors project risks and mitigation plans and prepares risk management summary reports; effectively applying project management methodology and enforcing project standards, managing change control and documentation, facilitating team communication and status reports, driving critical trade-off decisions, and working with project teams made up of division/lab staff, external advisory committees, and outside vendors; Facilitates project meetings through detailed notes and action item determination, agenda development, and entire team engagement activities; Responsible for organizing engagement activities as well as follow-up actions related to outcomes of project/stakeholder engagement activities (e.g., creates action plans to better engagements); Supports the information and data collection and analysis needed by NCAS-M Director to make robust project decisions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor or master’s degree in a business administration or related field with experience managing various phases of projects, or an equivalent combination of experience. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply project management principles to a variety of business, science, and strategic process improvement projects; Demonstrated skill in establishing and facilitating large, multi-stakeholder meetings and communications/ project status updates; Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by managing multiple priorities/projects; Demonstrated skill in developing project schedules using Microsoft Excel/ Google Sheets or similar project management tools; Demonstrated skill in using Microsoft Office to create advanced documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; Proven ability to respond positively and productively to uncertainty, rapid changes, and ambiguity; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Demonstrated skill in presenting technical and sensitive information to internal audiences; Demonstration of organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in teams is essential.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

$65,000-$75,000