Project Manager - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Project Manager (non-technical) to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support by serving the entire project team in all aspects of project planning and management. The Project Manager will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to the research labs at CMU on a project that focuses on creating a multi-cancer early detection platform. They will lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to include collecting information and data from other tasks, compiling project report documents, creating presentations, maintaining experiment records, and assembling data summaries for progress reports and presentations. This role will also provide support to all staff for experimental and data tasks and help facilitate communication between the research labs and the leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and maintain status and other reports.
• Collect and track project updates from research teams and emerging initiatives.
• Facilitate project documentation in digital forms (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, project management software, and collaboration tools).
• Tracking and supporting research compliance requirements on supported awards, including human subjects (IRB) and animal (IACUC) protocols, clinical trials, export controls, and other compliance-related requirements.
• Review technical information from all project teams, attend technical project meetings, reviewing submissions from project teams to ensure technical accuracy and completeness, and facilitating initial reviews and compilation for funding agency reviewers.
• Attend all monthly and quarterly meetings with ARPA-H POSEIDON team, providing
• information on milestone progress and other issues related to the management of the team.
• Provide technical support for coordinating shared resources and facilities as needed by project teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Curiosity and strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage sensitive matters and maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
• Adaptability and willingness to embrace change during department and organization’s development
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet sometimes inflexible timelines
• Excellent verbal and written communication; interpersonal skills are essential

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required. PhD degree preferred in areas of Engineering, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related field.
• 1+ years of project management experience.
• Laboratory expertise in DNA nanotechnology and/or molecular programming.
• Strong skills in analytical chemistry preferred.
• Technical background and competence in working on large, multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience in clinical trials and biomedical devices preferred.

Requirements:

• Successful background check
• Understanding of the academic research environment

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Program, Project and Operations Management

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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