Technical Project Manager

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  Coordinate with engineering teams to develop, document, and execute system designs that are on schedule, within budget, and are validated and verified against sponsor requirements.

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  Coordinate with engineering teams and supervisory chain to maintain and track progress against critical development and testing events.

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  Handle administrative project management and business functions as required by project needs.

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  Assist in the identification, planning, and acquisition of new projects and funding from DoD sponsors.

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  Documentation and presentation of technical materials to internal and external stakeholders.

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  Identify personnel resource needs; identify candidates, interview, and hire full-time engineering staff members.

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  Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, engineering management, or similar technical field.

• Five years of project management experience.

• Demonstrated experience developing and leading technical projects.

• Three years of demonstrated experience in managing engineering teams.

• Experience planning, developing and executing technical project plans across a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, scientists and technical staff.

• Demonstrated ability to document, maintain and present technical information to internal and external stakeholders.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• Master's degree in related field.

• At least five years of of demonstrated experience in technical project management.

• Experience with high-frequency SONAR or other underwater sensor systems.

• Prior military or defense system development experience.

• Experience with Department of Defense acquisition processes.

• Experience working with classified information systems.

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required.  Failure to attach all additional materials listed below may result in a delay in application processing.

Visit our website (www.arlut.utexas.edu) for additional information about Applied Research Laboratories.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:  
·    100% employer-paid basic medical coverage 
·    Retirement contributions  
·    Paid vacation and sick time 
·    Paid holidays 
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website  to learn more about the total benefits offered.

$100,000-$140,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

• Standard office conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• Use of manual dexterity

• Possible weekend, evening and holiday work

• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

• Unofficial college transcript.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.