Project Manager III

Job Title

Project Manager III

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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Description:

The Project Manager III, working under direct supervision of the Executive Director, in support of the multiple Associate and Program Directors, manages large and complex project activities including drafting contracts, developing and tracking budgets, tracking timelines, deliverables, milestones, and providing periodic evaluations and reports for projects that range from small to large in scope. The individual selected for this position must possess the knowledge, experience, adaptability, and confidence to engage and professionally interact with executive staff, consultants, clients, and primary stakeholders. The Project Manager III must demonstrate a proven ability to multi-task while managing many fast-paced and high-profile projects. The Lone Star UAS Center of Excellence and Innovation is a dynamic workplace requiring commitment to a high level of productivity and service excellence.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Manage project portfolios in line with business strategies and adheres to project management internal control guidelines throughout the project life cycle.

• Conduct periodical meetings with primary stakeholders to schedule and coordinate project activities, ensure goals are being met and milestones adhered to.

• Provides guidance and status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating to leadership across functional areas.

• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules for assigned projects (e.g. contracts, grants, sponsored research).

• Coordinates project activities including project initiation, value assessments, work plan development, estimating, and project controls.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.

• Establish goals for project delivery while working with contract personnel to apply current best practices in vendor selection, contract negotiation, and project lifecycle.

• Makes recommendations on process improvement and implementation strategies.

• Compile data; perform complex analysis; prepare reports and make presentations to stakeholders.

• Large and time sensitive projects may require employee to work outside of, and in addition to, normal work hours.

• Due to the nature of some engagements travel may be required.

Operations

• Assign tasks to internal teams and assist with schedule management.

• Act as the point of contact and communicates project status to all participants.

• Ensure standards and requirements are met according to company and System policy.

• Develop and maintain project performance database that tracks overall progress and achievement of milestones.

• Assign and monitor resources effectively to boost project efficiency and maximize deliverables output.

• Report projected risks and outcomes to appropriate management channels and escalate issues according to appropriate work plan.

• Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track.

• Communicate with clients and executive shareholders to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives as assigned.

Administrative

• Supervise, and work closely with, Administrative Coordinator and Administrative Associates to plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information.

• Support coordination of activities with senior university leadership and external shareholders.

• Use tools to monitor internal and external project hours, plans and expenditures.

• Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budget planning.

• Prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans.

• Prepare meeting agendas, record minutes and assist with follow-up actions for Executive Director, Executive Vice President and President’s Cabinet meetings.

• Ensure the Executive Director has information necessary to make informed decisions.

• Demonstrate sensitivity, discretion, judgement and negotiation in operations and communications for LSUASC.

• Monitor detailed calendars of all company business, projects, and operations.

• Assist leadership in ensuring configuration management of equipment, hardware, and software.

• Act as stand-in supervisor of staff and coordinate with other Associate and Program Directors if Executive Director is out of office.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.

• Seven (7) years of related experience.

• Additional education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement:

  • Masters degree and five (5) years of related experience.

  • Doctoral degree and three (3) years of related experience.

• Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. Basecamp, Trello, Airtable)

• Experience in coordinating teams and clients

• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery

• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management

• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills

• Strong communication skills

• Strong presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Business Administration

• 7 or more years of experience in project coordination

• Experience in aviation, specifically unmanned aviation industry

• Experience working in higher education

• Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification.

• Experience with grant management and / or sponsored research.

• Experience with graphic design software.

SALARY:

Salary starting at $6,666-$7,583 monthly (Approx. $80,000-$91,000 annually)

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.