Visiting Senior Faculty Specialist

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** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:  The Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTech) seeks a Professional Project Manager to provide centralized program and delivery management across xFoundry’s technical and programmatic initiatives. This role is responsible for coordinating and executing work across multiple interdisciplinary teams, including the software development group led by the Director of Technology and the team responsible for building and operating the Xperience Competition and related xFoundry programs.
The Project Manager will ensure that complex, multi-track initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic priorities. This individual will serve as the operational backbone of xFoundry’s execution, translating vision into structured plans, managing dependencies, and creating clarity across stakeholders. The role requires strong experience working with technical teams, program designers, and executive leadership in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.
The

A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland catalyzes high-  quality research, innovation, and learning, preparing our students to create innovations that will address the 21st century Grand Challenges (e.g., energy, environment, security, and human health) and improve the human condition. The Clark School is dedicated to leading and transforming the engineering discipline and profession, accelerating entrepreneurship, and transforming research and learning activities into innovations that benefit millions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree or have at least 3 years full-time experience as a Faculty Specialist (or similar appointment at another institution), or its equivalent

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project or program management  KSAs:
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical contributors;
Experience working with software development teams and technical leaders;
Proven track record of delivering complex projects in dynamic environments      Physical Demands:  Sedentary work performed in a normal office environment; exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Ability to attend meetings both on and off campus.
Preferences:  Project Management Expertise:  
1. Strong command of project management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, or structured approaches)  2. Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with interdependent timelines  
3. Ability to translate high-level strategy into actionable execution plans    Communication & Leadership:  
1. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills  
2. Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, program leaders, faculty, executives, and external partners  
3. Strong facilitation skills and ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholders    Professional Competencies  
1. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven  
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  
3. Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities  
4. Collaborative mindset with a bias toward action and delivery  
5. Commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and student-centered impact      Licenses/

Certifications:

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** Additional Job Details
**** Additional Information:
** UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future
** Required Application Materials:
** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, List of References
** Best Consideration Date:
January 26, 2026
**** Posting Close Date:*
* ** N/A
**** Open Until Filled:
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** Financial Disclosure Required
** No

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** Department
* * ENGR-MTECH-IDEA Factory#
** Worker Sub-Type
** Faculty Regular#
** Salary Range**$120,000 - $145,000#
** Benefits Summary
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** Background Checks
** Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.#

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** Employment Eligibility
** The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment…