Senior Project Manager

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation's most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome.That's where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work - no matter what department or division you work in - ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base.At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it's what we do, and it's who we are.

Position Description
With guidance from the Program Manager, plan, organize, direct, and control projects and team members to accomplish program goals within cost and schedule guidelines. Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to the business.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

We offer a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

Essential Functions
Under guidance from the Program Manager:

• Review program and project contracts/agreements to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Develop sufficient program knowledge to effectively engage with team members and clients.
• Support project activities across distributed teams, including:
  
  • Serving as a primary liaison to government sponsors and stakeholders; facilitating collaboration among customers, vendors, and users.
  • Establishing, maintaining, and reviewing project cost and schedule baselines.
  • Facilitating development and review of Statements of Work (SOW), including work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and milestone payment plans; ensuring proper revision control.
  • Tracking project scope, budget, and schedule using Earned Value Management (EVM) as required.
  • Reviewing invoices for accuracy and evaluating cost variances.
  • Coordinating with the Government Project Agreement Officer, Project Agreement Representative (PAR), and Project Coordination Teams (PCT) to monitor progress, ensure milestone execution, and support delivery acceptance.
  • Identifying, assessing, and managing project risks, including developing mitigation strategies.
  • Conducting limited literature research to support technical understanding and problem-solving.
  
  
• Evaluate Project Status Reports (PSRs) and recommend actions to maintain project execution.
• Prepare and present program updates for reviews and conferences.
• Provide direct support to the Government client's program office, as directed.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate program team meetings (onsite or virtual).
• Support internal reporting and forecasting efforts by ensuring accurate financial data entry and providing insight to project financial performance

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide direction and assign tasks to Program Assistants or Program Administrators, as needed.
• Collaborate regularly with Division Leads, Program Managers, Contracts personnel, senior technical staff, and ATI leadership.
• Track and coordinate project or program success stories with Business Development and Communications.
• Identify and support business development opportunities, including proposal preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Division Lead.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; OR
• Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in planning, managing, or executing collaborative programs/projects.
• Strong communication skills, including presentations, technical writing, and meeting facilitation.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., microbiology, chemistry, immunology, or related field) or relevant experience.
• Experience in biomedical or pharmaceutical research, public health preparedness, or advanced development programs.
• Knowledge of biomedical or pharmaceutical product development lifecycles, including R&D, clinical development and manufacturing.
• Experience working with government programs.
• Experience in multi-organizational teams

Ability to travel to conferences and meetings required. Weekend travel is very infrequent, however, it may be needed to support the client's needs for an early Monday or late Friday event

This position will need the ability to access US only data systems - US Citizenship is required and/or must be able to obtain and maintain a Personal Identification Verification (PIV) credential to access federal government systems.

This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant's criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.

If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the distraction level in the work environment is often heavy.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

ATI complies with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision mandated by Executive Order 13665.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at (843) 760-4350 or email hr@ati.org.

Anticipated starting salary is in range commensurate with education and experience:
$90,000 - $110,000