MXD

Manufacturing

SeniorProjectManager,PMO

$97–117k Chicago, Illinois, United States CONTRACT Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“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.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Navigating ambiguity

Eligibility Requirements

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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