Senior Project Manager - MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Who Are We?

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) whose mission is research in support of National Security.
The Security Services Department’s (SSD) overall mission is to enable research and development while keeping the Lincoln Laboratory community safe and secure through the protection of information, network, facilities and personnel.

We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where security professionals from a wide range of backgrounds are empowered to solve complex security problems in close collaboration with Laboratory research teams and Government counterparts. Our people are our most important resource, and we encourage a casual and flexible opportunity-filled working environment that is technology-focused. Where mission needs can be met, the Security Services Department encourages flexible schedules and hybrid remote work arrangements.

What Will You Do?

This position is dedicated to Project Management across SSD, with a specific focus on Cybersecurity and Operational, and will report to the Manager, Strategy and Project Management.

In this role you will:

• Project Management: Responsible for executing multiple Cybersecurity high visibility, high risk and complex SSD projects in collaboration with other Departments, and Divisions. The SPMO PM will create and maintain project charter, project plans, risk and issue log, and communications plan. PM will be responsible for scope, schedule, and budget management. PM will drive the project team for pro-active risk management.
• Success Measures/KPIs:  Develop success measures (qualitative and quantitate) for projects to measure the effectiveness and outcomes   
• Reportin Provide reporting at all levels for the assigned project, including core team, SSD leadership team and the executive team within Business Transformation Office (BTO) and Director’s office.
• Leadership: provides leadership and direction to the vertical teams for the evaluation of project feasibility, development of business cases, establishment of priorities, monitoring progress, continual evaluation of project status and resource utilization from project inception to post-deployment closeout. Driving project close-out with a clear operationalization plan will be included in PM’s core responsibilities.  
• Continuous Improvement: Build Continuous Improvement model with SSD Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Information Services Department (ISD) and other teams.
• Influence: The SSD PM will build relationships, execute, manage and negotiate in a matrixed environment by following SPMO practices and project management methodology (Waterfall, Agile etc.)

What You Need/Requirements:

•  The ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret clearance.
•  Must be a U.S. Citizen.
•  Successfully pass a background check.

Professional Requirements (required):

•  5-7 years of experience as a project manager
•  2-3 years of experience working in cybersecurity
•  Minimum 2 years of experience working in a Project Management Office
•  Proficiency in O365, Microsoft Project Plan (.mpp) Office
•  Strong skills in excel and power point for meaningful reporting and executive presentations
•  Professional Requirements (preferred)
•  PMP certification
•  Change Management experience
•  Business Analysis experience

Ideally, you will have:

The Laboratory values experiences from diverse backgrounds and occupations. The most successful candidates will have the following skills and qualifications.
• Valued competencies: Interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization: Creating and maintaining project plans that communicate tasks, milestone dates, and status. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the development of project documents such as project charter, communications plan, requirements metrics, and similar documents.
• Communication: Project status reporting to stakeholders, SSD management and Laboratory senior management.
• Influence: Build relationships, execute, manage, and negotiate in a matrixed environment.
• Flexibility: The Project Manager will continually balance risk, efficiency of execution, quality of results and SPMO process requirements in the fulfillment of departmental and Laboratory goals.

How Will You Grow?

You will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, thrive and belong.

• Leadership: Room to advance on your team or to lead cross-functional projects.
• Growth Opportunities: Potential for lateral and vertical movement.
• Education/Trainin Management training, mentorship, in-house and external courses.
• Exposure: Engagement with sponsors, stakeholders, Laboratory leadership and other Departments and Divisions.
• Community: Participation is encouraged for Laboratory social events, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), clubs and study groups, volunteering and community service projects.