Job Description

Are you an experienced project manager that has creative vision and loves using your skills to bring a project to completion on-time and within budget?

Do you have experience managing both technical and creative projects?

Do you enjoy working with diverse teams including strategists, leadership and creative team members to execute project plans and complex deliverables?

If so, were looking for someone like you to join our team!

The Communications Department is seeking a Technical Communications Project Manager to lead projects in support of the Research & Exploratory Development Department (REDD).

As a Technical Communications Project Manager...

• Manage and support execution of creative communications campaigns.
• Regularly develop estimates and communicate budgetary impacts to stakeholders.
• Build trust with Lab partners by demonstrating reliability, authenticity and transparency.
• Translate complex projects and events into well-executed and visually compelling deliverables.
• Manage external events through collaboration with cross-department, cross-disciplinary teams.
• Lead teams in all project phases – planning through delivery – while managing project requirements.
• Establish and manage project scope by determining and prioritizing requirements with stakeholders and Communications Department resources.
• Demonstrate flexibility and an ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and needs as projects evolve and expand throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Collaborate frequently with the Communications Strategists and other Communications Department project managers to ensure the teams continual upholding of Lab and Department-wide best practices.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• A Bachelors degree in communications, business administration, operations, or a related field; or equivalent year of experience.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in project management.
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing people.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, critical thinking and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience assessing multifaceted situations and collaborating across complex organizations.
• Experience working with creative teams in a dynamic environment.
• An ability to operate independently, set priorities, and adjudicate competing needs in a fast-paced organization.
• The ability to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• An active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Expertise in crafting efficient workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated event management experience
• Worked with government, DoD, academic, or scientific research staff.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nations most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APLs campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyones voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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