Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Apply now Job No: 503677
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Sustainment PM - 250725
Pay Grade: P2/P3 - Exempt
Advertised: June 26, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Join the forefront of innovation at the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), where cutting‑edge research meets real‑world impact. Our Sustainment Readiness Support division seeks a talented Project Manager to join our growing team. This is a full‑time position at the UDRI campus in Dayton, OH. The Project Manager will support sustainment programs and projects that include advanced manufacturing technologies such as cold spray repair, additive manufacturing engineering, material characterization and non‑destructive evaluation, as well as quality, cybersecurity, digital enabling, facility and operations programs.

The work will primarily support the Department of War (DoW) and interact with internal and external stakeholders; some industrial business may also be supported. The Project Manager will manage multiple highly technical projects through all phases, ensuring each project meets requirements for cost, schedule, performance, risk, change, scope and quality. Responsibilities include forecasting, budgeting, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.

The Project Manager will also contribute to strategic plans, resolve problems, identify trends, manage change, and facilitate Program Management Reviews, workshops, technical interface sessions and client meetings. The candidate must be energetic, proactive, a self‑starter with minimal guidance, skilled at networking, and capable of keeping technical teams in sync. The P3 level supports training of Project Managers and Assistants through servant leadership, while the P2 level focuses on growing responsibility and execution excellence.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, technical or related field.
• 3 years’ experience in project management.
• Experience in planning, organizing, and executing technical projects.
• Experience managing project cost, schedule, performance, scope, risk, change and quality.
• Effective frequent communication internally and with the customer to progress projects.
• Successful collaboration within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Familiar with compliant rules for ITAR, CUI, security classification and DoW files management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
• Formal education in or related to project management.
• U.S. Citizen.

• 6 years’ experience in project management.
• Experience representing the organization as a prime contact on projects.
• Strong and in‑depth knowledge of project/program management processes, concepts and techniques.
• Experience training project managers and assistants by practicing servant leadership.

• Project Management Professional certification (PMP).
• Advanced Degree in business management or related field.
• Experience with UDRI policies and procedures.
• Experience managing DoW or Air Force technical projects.
• Working knowledge of US Air Force policies and procedures.
• Self‑starter with excellent writing and briefing skills.
• Experience creating Integrated Master Plans and Integrated Master Schedules.
• Experience managing government contracts, subcontracts, CDRLs, deliverables and execution.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies or cybersecurity.

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

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