Project Manager III, CAAT

Job Title

Project Manager III, CAAT

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Autonomy Research Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

PURPOSE

The Project Manager III, CAAT, under general direction of the Assistant Vice President and Executive Director of ARI and Associate Director for CAAT, coordinates project plans including working with consortium members, tracking schedules and deliverables, coordinating meetings, and providing periodic status reports for CAAT task order projects that are generally large in scope. Will provide support to Assistant Vice President and Executive Director, Associate Director CAAT, Associate Director of Grants, Research and Administration, and CAAT partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management: 45%

• Plan, coordinate, and lead periodic project meetings with stakeholders to coordinate research related activities

• Develop and approve schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals for CAAT task orders

• Work with internal and external partners to implement applicable contracted services

• Conduct meetings with stakeholders to schedule and coordinate activities

• Prepare project plans, timelines, resources, goals, and deliverables

• Lead short- and long-term strategic planning as well as monitor plan execution and performance of assigned task order

• Manages project portfolios in line with business strategies and in accordance with project management standards

• Other duties as assigned

Operations Support: 40%

• Provide data calls as appropriate to all consortium members; track as needed

• Provide periodic updates to the Associate Director of GRA and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on consortium member status

• Act as the ARI single point of contact for all consortium Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) actions, lead Office of General Counsel (OGC) coordination which remains vested with the Associate Director of GRA

• Interface with TAMUS staff as appropriate to facilitate CAAT consortium coordination

• Conduct periodic consortium outreach on behalf of Associate Director of CAAT with appropriate updates on upcoming meetings and public notifications

• Monitor activities being performed, either directly or through assigned personnel, to ensure compliance with the approved project or test plan

• Collect and integrate the results of the various project phases, providing reports as required to the AVPED for ARI and the Associate Director of CAAT

Admin & Support: 15%

• Coordination of CAAT consortium focus areas and interests while maintaining current database of members and working groups

• Input data into project manager software

• Develop and implement department guidelines and standard operating procedures

• Write final formal report on projects for internal and external clients

• Act as the ARI single point of contact/entry for all consortium members on consortium agreement coordination, markup, signature, and filing in close coordination with the Associate Director of GRA

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field

• Seven (7) years of related experience

• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience qualification:

  • Master’s degree in applicable field and Five (5) years of experience

• Requires occasional travel

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Evidence of persuasive communication and public speaking skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• High level of articulation and professionalism

• Exceptional attention to detail

• Critical thinking and proactive problem solving

• Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement

• Ability to work in a team environment and independently with minimal guidance

• Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, resources, and time effectively

• Strong organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills managing professional staff

• Experience working with federal, state, and local agencies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience utilizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for scientific research

• Experience setting and achieving strategic objectives

• Experience coordinating and managing varied stakeholder working groups and projects

NOTE: Required to work in Fort Worth, Texas office location.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE:

• Medical

  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).

  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:

    • Employee and Spouse

    • Employee and Children

    • Employee and Family coverage

• Dental & Vision

• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM

ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Public Loan Forgiveness

• Book scholarships

• 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off:

• 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month.

• 8 hours of sick leave time off every month.

• 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave.

• 12-15 paid holidays each year.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.