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This is a Temporary position.**
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Responsible for organizing, running, and ensuring the successful completion of temporary special projects sponsored by the museum Director. This position is responsible for all aspects of project life cycle from planning through closing. Position requires strong collaboration to leverage expertise across CSC departments and strong communication to minimize impacts to museum staff and visitors. Represents CSC and the DO at meetings with external stakeholders as required.
Position is temporary with the expected duration of two years.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years' related experience, at least three of which is in managing projects with demonstrably successful outcomes. Certification in project management is desirable.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Minimum of three years' experience with project management. Requires exceptional organizational, communication and problem-solving skills. Must be adept at working on and leading teams. This is a deadline-driven position; the candidate must be able to prioritize and use sound time management and communicate deadline requirements effectively to others. Requires the ability to work on multiple projects at once. Must be adept at Microsoft programs including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *Work is primarily sedentary but will require some "on the floor" reviews of work, which will require movement throughout the Science Center. Requires ability to use computer and to communicate, to perform research and to create documents. Must be able to communicate effectively with teams. Requires the ability to focus for long periods of time. May require travel. Some evening and/or weekend hours required.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
With support from the Director's Office (DO) develop a project charter and stakeholder registry for special projects as assigned.Develop a project management plan, define scope of work, create detailed schedule and budget, and identify necessary resources.Working with CSC senor leadership, assign and manage the project team.In consultation with CSC Marketing, develop a project communication plan (for both internal and external audiences), including working team meetings, progress reports, and grant reports.Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks.Create a plan for and perform quality assurance.Oversee project budget with support from CSC Finance department.Procure services and equipment; draft and negotiate contracts, manage contract execution and oversee consultants/vendors.Engage stakeholders according to the project management plan.Deliver final reports, close out contracts, and document lessons learned.Collaborate closely with Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh (CMP) Connecting Departments, including Facilities, Planning, and Operations (FP&O), General Counsel's Office, Finance, Development, and others as needed.Other duties as assigned.The following PA Act 153 clearances, or proof of application of clearances, are r quired beginning employment and as a condition of continued employment: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check Obtaining the required clearances is completed as part of the new hire process.
Carnegie Museums is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer -- Minorities / Females / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
The above job description reflects the essential functions and qualifications for the position identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and does not alter the at-will relationship between CMP and the employee.