Technical Project Manager - University of Pennsylvania

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

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Job Responsibilities

• Agile process ownership: facilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, reviews, and retrospectives; maintain velocity, burndown, and other delivery metrics to keep the team on track.
• Ticket and backlog management: translate research goals and technical requirements into clear, well-scoped, and prioritized implementation tickets; maintain the project board and ensure acceptance criteria are defined and met.
• External project & NIH coordination: serve as primary liaison to partner institutions and multi-site collaborators; track grant milestones and deliverables, coordinate cross-team dependencies, and support progress reporting to NIH program officers.
• Communication & stakeholder management: produce status updates, project plans, and timelines; run cross-functional meetings; and keep the PI, team, and external partners aligned on scope, risks, and priorities.
• Process improvement & documentation: refine team workflows and tooling, maintain project documentation and standards, and onboard new contributors to the team's processes.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience (e.g., computer science, engineering, informatics, life sciences, or a related field). Master's degree is strongly preferred.