Project Risk Manager Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. Department Summary: L582 contains MITRE Enterprise Program and Risk Management thought leaders. The department is composed of recognized subject matter experts, who are proficient in a suite of program and risk management skills including: project planning and execution, leading people, project communications, scope management employing Agile, establishing program metrics, and more. The Enterprise Program & Risk Management department provides support across a wide range of MITRE portfolios, employing ~ 50 highly qualified and experienced staff. Roles & Responsibilities: * Project leadership for MITRE projects
* Applying project management expertise for MITRE sponsors
* End-to-end project planning
* Development and implementation of project management processes
* Implementation and maintenance of project schedules
* Implementation and maintenance of project risk management
* Research associated with specific project requirements
* Project communications and reporting (includes generation of project periodic reports)
* Management of project artifacts
* Application of artificial intelligence (AI) approaches to project management Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of related experience
* Basic knowledge of project, program and risk management as would be evident by a Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
* Experience in the application of AI tools
* Specific experience in one or more project management domain (e.g., risk management, change control, schedule management, project reporting, quality management)
* Must have an active Top Secret/SCI U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
* This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.
Preferred Qualifications: * Specific project management experience
* PMBOK Knowledge
* Task leadership or other supervisory experience This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$138,800 - $173,500 - $208,200 Annual Work Location Type:
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