Project Manager, Manufacturing

Description

This position requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export controlled data, and candidates must meet applicable federal requirements, including U.S. person status where required.

• Salary is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, market benchmarks, and internal equity.
• Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
• Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
• Paid holidays, including a two week paid winter break
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options
• Employer paid life insurance

You will lead the delivery of complex, cross functional initiatives that move Manufacturing Advancement forward. As both Project Manager and Scrum Master, you’ll bring structure, momentum, and transparency to projects that span people, processes, and technology.

• Managing projects end to end, from planning through implementation and closeout
• Serving as Scrum Master for agile teams, facilitating ceremonies and supporting continuous improvement
• Coordinating cross functional stakeholders to align scope, timelines, resources, and expectations
• Tracking progress, risks, and dependencies, and clearly communicating status to leadership
• Ensuring projects align with strategic priorities, governance standards, and compliance requirements

Your Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, operations, or a related field
• Three (3) to seven (7) years of progressive project management experience, preferably in manufacturing or technical environments
• Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams and managing complex projects
• Hands on experience with Agile/Scrum;
  Scrum Master certification preferred
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies a plus
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Jira, or similar project management tools

This role sits within a mission driven organization focused on strengthening advanced manufacturing through innovation and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to influence high impact projects, work across disciplines, and help shape how Manufacturing Advancement delivers value at scale.

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.