PMO Manager - Construction

Job Category: Project/Program Management Relevant Work Experience: 10+ to 15 Years Reference Code: 110615 The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from top colleges, 68% of those hires are engineers and scientists. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. The Laboratory has been a major asset to the nation since it was organized to help the war effort in 1942, four months after Pearl Harbor. We're proud of our heritage from those early days and the can-do attitude and spirit of dedication to the nation's welfare that is still a major element of our culture. PMO Manager - Construction Description:This is a new position to establish a new department organization for the purpose of planning, managing, and controlling the resources (assets and personnel) for the Laboratory-wide construction, renovation, and renewal projects and for the development of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) resource scheduling and appropriate metrics. The incumbent will be responsible for the project office staff (approximately 20) including a Project Office Scheduler/Planner, Project Managers, Project Engineer, Chief Facilities Engineer, and Administrative staff. The campus is beginning a major reconstruction and renewal program designed to achieve 1-2 million square feet of leading-edge technical, scientific, office, and infrastructure in order to maintain and advance our position as a leader in national research and development of critical contributions to critical challenges. Our anticipated budgets for the cumulative projects: New Construction = $250M; Infrastructure Renewal = $40M; Renovations = $25M for the next phases.The incumbent will be responsible for establishing and then leading a Project Office for the initial purpose of effectively managing all construction projects across the enterprise in a manner that ensures their alignment with organization strategic objectives. The Project Office Manager will interact with senior managers, executives, and major stakeholders across APL and The Johns Hopkins University to establish project plans and EVMS for the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for the integration of consistent project management methodologies, system, policies/procedures, metrics, and EVMS. Manage the project portfolio by leading the effort to establish project management processes in collaboration with stakeholders for the purpose of continuously reviewing, updating, and optimizing the portfolio and ensuring compliance with evolving organizational strategies, goals, and objectives. Responsible for appropriate ethical management of APL and sponsor interests and assets under the principle of fiscal management and fiduciary responsibility. Monitor the portfolio by reviewing key performance indicators through EVMS and other software systems in order to proactively address performance issues and maintain alignment with the organization's strategic business goals. Establish relevant portfolio management processes (e.g., change management, risk management, issue management, resource management, and quality management) and policy / procedures consistent with the organizations existing processes and the programs established under this position, in order to maintain portfolio viability. Define the portfolio component prioritization process using appropriate criteria (e.g., dependencies, resource capacity and capability, technology) in order to sequence portfolio components and manage performance to schedule and cost. Communicate the daily and tactical direction for all TSD projects and Lab construction programs to the Project Office team, stakeholders, and management in order to ensure a uniform message and approach to projects is achieved. Utilize appropriate systems to provide strong decision matrix visibility in support of Lab requirements. Provide portfolio management performance reports in accordance with the portfolio management communication plan in order to support executive decision making. Educate the organization about the portfolio management framework by providing for appropriate training in order to successfully implement portfolio management on a broader basis. Personnel management responsibilities for Project Office. Hire, retain, mentor, and develop Project Office staff; salary administration; monitor and provide performance feedback to PO staff on a continuing basis and conduct periodic performance evaluations; as necessary, manage staffing levels and team development to parallel Lab's annual and five-year plan.Qualifications:Required:*Master's degree, or equivalent, in engineering, project management, construction, or architecture, or MBA with BA/BS in Architecture or Engineering*PMI Certification in appropriate area.*A minimum of 10 years of increasing responsibility in construction and Project Office experience or equivalent. Responsibility for a single project greater than $50M and multiple projects under $50M. *Formal scheduling, resource loading, and reporting (in particular, EVMS) experience.*Strong fiscal knowledge and ability to adapt to APL's customized financial system. *Strong communication (both oral and written), influence, and internal organizational negotiation skills.*Confidence and poise to present to various levels of APL management. *Prior supervisory and leadership of people, programs, and customer relationships.*Team building ability through listening to subordinates.*Achievements in customer services and high quality service/product delivery.*Applicants selected will be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.Desired:*Six sigma change process (SSCP)*APICS and DELTEK*Large campus infrastructure*Electronic and mechanical fabricationSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAPL offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, significant educational assistance, a scholarship tuition program for staff with dependents, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.jhuapl.edu Job Location: Laurel, MDJob Number: 110615Company URL: http://www.jhuapl.edu/Company Profile:The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit center for engineering, research and development. APL is a division of one of the world's premier research universities, Johns Hopkins. Our 399-acre campus, 20 miles north of Washington, DC, is home to 4,300 men and women. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest engineers, scientists and professionals in all areas. We work on more than 400 programs that protect our homeland and advance the nation's vision in research and space science, at an annual funding level of about $680M. APL solves complex problems that present critical challenges to the nation. That's how we decide what work we will pursue, and it's how we've chosen to benchmark our success. Our work reflects a depth of expertise that allows us to take on a surprisingly broad range of programs Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as other applicable laws, and values diversity in its workforce. 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