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Project Manager of Institute Operations - Cocoziello Institute

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time, remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2026
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POSITION SPECIFICS The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research seeks to hire a Project Manager of Institute Operations, to lead and support institutelevel projects and initiatives that advance academic, research, and outreach priorities. This role will be filled at the Project Manager - Intermediate Professional level. In this role, the individual will serve as the single point of contact for project planning, facilitation, communication, and delivery of outcomes aligned with institute goals. Resposibilities: Interact regularly with project sponsors and stakeholders to clarify requirements, align expectations, and maintain visibility into goals, risks, and decisions. Lead the creation and maintenance of project definitions, scope statements, work breakdown structures (WBS), rough-order-of-magnitude estimates, budgets, project plans, communication plans, risk/issue logs, and detailed schedules. Conduct project management activities with resource managers and team leads to track milestones, manage dependencies, and keep focus on delivering commitments. Coordinate enterprise-wide and multi-year initiatives, ensuring alignment across units, programs, and leadership priorities; maintain integrated calendars and roadmaps. Plan and execute logistics for programs and events (space planning, vendor coordination, technology support), and support strategic operational efforts. Track and manage project budgets, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and institutional policies; report variances and recommend corrective actions. Research, recommend, and implement project management policies, principles, and practices to manage scope, schedule, budget, issues, and risks effectively. Prepare reports and other associated documentation, including agendas, presentations, meeting minutes, status updates, dashboards, and stakeholder communications. Serve as a liaison to university offices (e.g., Finance, HR, Facilities) and external partners to support project implementation and resource coordination; disseminate appropriate information. Identify and implement process improvements; provide guidance to stakeholders on the effective use of project management tools and collaboration platforms. Provide oversight and direction to student workers or temporary team members; may contribute to hiring, onboarding, development, and performance feedback. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. 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