Junior Project Manager

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Closing Date:

11/16/2026

Type of Position:

Project ManagementNo

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

UAPG Administrative Staff

Summary of Job Duties:

The Junior Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and monitoring assigned projects and activities within a major industry-sponsored program at the Arkansas Research Institute for Electronics Systems (ARIES). Working collaboratively with the Senior Project Manager, technical personnel, ARIES financial operations, and external partners, the Project Manager ensures that assigned project activities are completed on schedule, within established requirements, and in alignment with overall program objectives.

The position independently develops, implements, and maintains project plans, schedules, milestone trackers, action-item registers, risk and issue logs, project dashboards, and deliverables records. The Project Manager estimates the time, personnel, and other resources required to complete assigned project activities and coordinates their allocation to meet established milestones and deliverables. The position monitors project progress, evaluates information provided by technical and business teams, identifies and resolves scheduling or coordination issues, and implements corrective actions as needed. The Project Manager conducts recurring project meetings, coordinates follow-up activities, and prepares project status reports and materials for management and sponsor reviews.
In coordination with ARIES financial operations, the Project Manager monitors project budgets, analyzes expenditures and financial performance, identifies discrepancies, and coordinates resolution of issues affecting project costs, deliverables, and invoicing.

The position reports directly to the ARIES Chief Operating Officer (COO) and works collaboratively with the Senior Project Manager to coordinate program priorities and resolve escalated issues while independently managing assigned projects and activities.

This position requires frequent collaboration across technical teams, university administrative functions, and external partner organizations.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and effective professional working relationships are essential job duties.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, engineering, science, operations, finance, or a closely related field
• At least three years of progressively responsible professional experience in project management, program coordination, business operations, research administration, or related field
• Experience developing and implementing project plans, establishing priorities, managing schedules and milestones, and coordinating activities to meet project objectives
• Experience with common productivity and project-management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project
  

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least four years of project coordination, project management, engineering operations, business operations, financial administration, or technical program experience
• Experience supporting research, engineering, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, defense, aerospace, energy, or other technology-focused projects
• Experience supporting invoices, budgets, forecasts, procurement, deliverables, or other project financial and contractual activities
• Experience working with external customers, suppliers, subcontractors, or industrial partners
• CAPM, PMP coursework, or other project-management training or certification
• Experience in a university research environment or with sponsored research projects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to independently collect, analyze, reconcile, and communicate project information accurately and on schedule
• Ability to identify and resolve project-related issues, manage competing priorities, and meet established deadlines
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Qualification Equivalencies:

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the qualification listed above.

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

$61,735.00 - commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusJason Serin, Chief of Operations, U of A Power Group, jserin@uark.edu

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes