Job Description

Job Location: ATDM National Training Center - Danville, VA 24540
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: ManagementThis position requires eligibility to access controlled unclassified information (CUI) and export controlled data, and candidates must meet applicable federal requirements, including U.S. person status where required.
The Pay, Perks, & Benefits
•    Salary is competitive and will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, market benchmarks, and internal equity.
•    Retirement benefits through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with employer match
•    Generous time off, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year
•    Paid holidays, including a two week paid winter break
•    Anthem PPO and HSA health plans, with excellent dental options
•    Employer paid life insurance
How You Will Help the Team
You will lead the delivery of complex, cross functional initiatives that move Manufacturing Advancement forward. As both Project Manager and Scrum Master, you’ll bring structure, momentum, and transparency to projects that span people, processes, and technology.
Your impact will include:
•    Managing projects end to end, from planning through implementation and closeout
•    Serving as Scrum Master for agile teams, facilitating ceremonies and supporting continuous improvement
•    Coordinating cross functional stakeholders to align scope, timelines, resources, and expectations
•    Tracking progress, risks, and dependencies, and clearly communicating status to leadership
•    Ensuring projects align with strategic priorities, governance standards, and compliance requirements

QualificationsYour Knowledge & Expertise
•  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, operations, or a related field
•  Three (3) to seven (7) years of progressive project management experience, preferably in manufacturing or technical environments
•  Demonstrated experience leading cross functional teams and managing complex projects
•  Hands on experience with Agile/Scrum; Scrum Master certification preferred
•  PMP or CAPM certification preferred
•  Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies a plus
•  Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
•  Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Jira, or similar project management tools
What Makes Work Here Different
This role sits within a mission driven organization focused on strengthening advanced manufacturing through innovation and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to influence high impact projects, work across disciplines, and help shape how Manufacturing Advancement delivers value at scale.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.