MXD
Manufacturing
SeniorProjectManager,PMO
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“Senior Project Manager, PMO at MXD. Skills: Project management, Technical acumen, Industry 4.0, Cybersecurity. Lead and manage multiple end-to-end projects. Develop project planning activities”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Navigating ambiguity
1-year contract assignment, Available late August 2026
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline, Equivalent education and professional experience, Available to work onsite 1-3 days/week
Nice to Have
PMP or CAPM certification, 4+ years project management experience, Experience in technical environments, Experience with government-funded projects
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage multiple end-to-end projects
Develop project planning activities
Develop documentation for project initiation
Monitor and control project execution
Facilitate project team meetings
Capture and distribute meeting outcomes
Communicate project status updates
Track deliverables against milestones
Identify and assess project risks
Manage project budgets
Reconcile actual expenditures against forecast
Coordinate with internal teams
Partner with subcontractors
Ensure alignment with stakeholders
Support development of strategic project concepts
Develop executive-level summaries
Contribute to PMO process improvement
Mentor Project Coordinators
Mentor Project Managers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Internal teams; Subcontractors; External stakeholders; Executive leadership; Commercial partners; Academic stakeholders
Communication Scope
Presentation; Communication; Reporting; Executive summaries
Process & Methodology
Project management, Initiation, Planning, Coordination, Execution, Monitoring, Control, Delivery, Risk management, Budget management, SOW management, RFP development, Intellectual property documentation, Asset tracking, Inventory management
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager, PMO Do you want to be a part of something innovative, relevant, and intellectually stimulating that has a meaningful impact? Come join our MxD team as we strive to increase U. S. competitiveness in manufacturing. About MxD MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) advances economic prosperity and national security by strengthening U. S. manufacturing competitiveness through technology innovation, workforce development, and cybersecurity preparedness. In partnership with the Department of Defense, we convene an ecosystem to solve critical manufacturing challenges by accelerating digital adoption, empowering a skilled workforce, and modernizing supply chains. MxD is also the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, as designated by DoD. Visit mxdusa.org to learn more. MxD is passionate about its people and committed to creating an environment where everyone is heard and respected. Flexible work arrangements and unlimited paid time-off programs are just a few of the exceptional benefits MxD provides its employees. MxD embodies a strong, fast-paced, and dynamic working environment while also fostering curiosity and innovation. Position Overview MxD is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management Office (PMO) in a contract role for at least a 1-year assignment, which is expected to start late August 2026. MxD has multiple ongoing research and modernization projects in Industry 4.0, Supply Chain, Digital Twins, Future Factory, Systems Integration, and Cybersecurity. You will be part of the team responsible for developing and leading research projects to help America’s factories tackle grand challenges. This role will simultaneously drive multiple initiatives from initiation through deployment, including sourcing, planning, and coordination across internal and external teams. A successful candidate will bring strong project management experience, technical engineering acumen, and ability to navigate ambiguity in a fas
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