Senior Project Manager, PMO
Chicago, IL On-site
$97,351–$116,821 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
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. MxD is seeking an experienced S enior 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 d eployment, 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 fast-paced environment. This role reports to the Senior Director, PMO. MxD is seeking an experienced S enior 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 . You will be part of the team responsible for developing and leading research projects to help America’s factories tackle grand challenges.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of four (4) years of project management experience leading complex
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proven ability to effectively interface and collaborate with all levels of an organization, including executive leadership, commercial partners, and academic stakeholders.
- Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a highly dynamic, collaborative environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity using Monday.com or other project management tools.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Must be available to work onsite for 1 to 3 days per week.
- PMP or CAPM certification is strongly preferred.
- Experience working in technical environments preferred, including research, engineering, product development, and familiarity with digital manufacturing technologies.
- Experience with government-funded projects and contracting processes is desirable.
- preferably in Engineering or another technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experienc e.