How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full- or part-time Project Manager for the UM-led NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory on Quantum Photonic Integration and Deployment (QuPID). During QuPID's two-year Phase-2 design stage, the Project Manager will lead the management framework for developing chip-based quantum sensor technology that is portable, robust, and deployable outside the highly controlled laser-laboratory environments typically required for today's quantum sensors. The Project Manager will work with the PI and research leads to develop the Project Execution Plan, Education and Workforce Development plan (E&WDP) and management/systems-engineering framework. Monitoring may need a Gantt Chart to be produced for visual monitoring.

The Project Manager will lead the operational and project-management framework for QuPID's two-year NSF Phase-2 design effort. This includes developing and maintaining the project execution plan, milestones, timelines, deliverables, risk-management processes, meeting structures, reporting workflows, and project-management tools. The Project Manager will coordinate across research thrusts, participating institutions, administrative units, workforce-development and outreach activities, and external partners to ensure that the project advances in an organized and accountable manner.

The role will also support NSF reporting, proposal preparation, review documentation, stakeholder communication, and planning for a potential five-year Phase-3 implementation effort of up to $50M each year. The Project Manager will work closely with the PI and research leads to build the systems-engineering and management structure needed for a major quantum-research enterprise, while the PI and scientific team retain responsibility for scientific direction.

Responsibilities*

• Project management, especially systems engineering and project execution planning
• Development and use of project-management tools and protocols
• Coordination of multi-institutional and multi-stakeholder projects
• Proposal preparation and federal research-program reporting
• Coordination and reporting for workforce development, outreach, and partnerships
• Ensure all reporting and milestones are delivered on time
• Work with Research Administrators on compliance, and budget requirements for the project
• Develop and foster close working relationships with inter- and cross-collaborative units and project collaborators, within/outside of the University
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Master's degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science, business management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects to deadline
• Careful attention to detail
• Ability to both work independently and as an effective team member

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

This position is initially a two-year term-limited appointment with the possibility of renewal dependent on the continued availability of funding.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

280189

Working Title

NQVL Project Manager

Job Title

Project Senior Manager

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

CoE EECS - ECE Division

Posting Begin/End Date

7/16/2026 - 7/30/2026

Salary

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Career Interest

Administration