Job Description

Are you an experienced Project Manager that has the vision, organization and creativity to bring a project to life?

Do you enjoy working with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment to develop and execute project plans with multifaceted communication deliverables?

Do you have experience managing a portfolio of multimedia projects including events, strategic presentations and communication campaigns?

If so, we are looking for someone like you to join our team!

Our Communications Department is seeking a Project Manager who will partner with a cross-disciplinary team of colleagues to manage a portfolio of projects associated with our enterprise service departments.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our staff and collaborate with our creative team to develop and execute project plans in the delivery of a variety of complex deliverables.

As a Project Manager in the Communications Department, you will:

• Develop robust project plans for sector/department level communications strategy.
• Develop estimates, track and monitor individual project budgets via communications department tools.
• Lead teams in all project phases, plan and manage project scope, prioritize requirements with project sponsor, stakeholders and COMM resources.
• Build strong relationships with enterprise service departments and effectively communicate logistics and impacts to on-site staff.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary communications team, technical staff and executive stakeholders in support of projects.
• Understand clients’ goals and needs and help translate that to COMM colleagues to develop dynamic and engaging content for internal comms (i.e., digital displays, invitations, physical displays, websites, fact sheets, etc.)
• Carefully manage project costs to ensure alignment with allocated project budgets.
• Effectively communicate budget and project impacts to stakeholders
• Build trust with clients by demonstrating reliability, authenticity, transparency.
• Serve as a conduit between clients and the various COMMS team members to execute deliverables according to schedule.
• Plan and manage project scope by determining and prioritizing requirements with stakeholders in conjunction with COMM resources.
• Work closely with project team members to develop estimates that inform an effective schedule and align with the overall project budget.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you have:

• A Bachelor 's degree in communications, business administration, operations, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
•  4+ years of experience managing projects to include communications campaigns, events, executive communications, public outreach, branding, collateral creation, and integrated projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, critical thinking, project management and organizational communications skills.
• Demonstrated experience in assessing complex situations and collaborating across a matrix organization.
• Experience working with creative teams in a dynamic environment.
• An ability to operate independently, set priorities, and adjudicate competing needs in a fast- paced organization.
• Are able to obtain Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You 'll go above and beyond if you have:

• More than 6 years of demonstrated experience in project management to include communications campaigns, events, executive communications, public outreach, branding, collateral creation, and integrated projects
• Experience working with technical subject matter experts and researchers
• Experience working with the government, DoD or academic institutions
• Proficiency in developing, managing, and executing successful and sophisticated cross-channel campaigns
• A Secret-level (or higher) security clearance.

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at http://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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