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University of Michigan Technical Project Manager in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Technical Project Manager
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Corso Group (COG), which runs the Cognitive Systems Lab at the University of Michigan, is seeking to hire a Technical Project Manager for multiple funded projects in the area of physically-grounded human-machine collaborative systems.
You willserve as a key liaison between technical research teams, academic and industry partners, and project stakeholders to support the successful delivery of research software solutions. This role coordinates and monitors software development activities, primarily in Python, with components in Rust, CUDA, C/C++, Bash/Zsh, ROS2, and Haskell, while tracking timelines, milestones, and federal reporting requirements. The position facilitates collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, advances best practices in the software development lifecycle (including continuous integration and open-source release processes), and supports technical documentation and knowledge sharing. In partnership with the Project Manager, this role helps ensure projects remain on schedule and aligned with program goals.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineering provides scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world. We seek to improve the quality of life by developing intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, creating collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promoting an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
Responsibilities*
Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of technical milestones for COG's research projects, including VIGIL
Manage project schedules to ensure alignment across diverse teams
Produce regular technical project deliverables in support of project communication
Work with the Project Manager to facilitate federal reporting requirements, budget tracking, and stakeholder communications.
Drive software release workflows: coordinate development, testing, and publication to vortex website and PyPI
Collaborate with lab PI, research engineers, and students to drive project goals and resolve technical challenges
Assist in strategic planning for open-source contributions and impactful software dissemination
Drive continuous improvement in development practices, CI/CD integration, and documentation
Mentor and guide junior team members on project management best practices
Collaborate with a team of PhD, MS, and BS students working on software development projects
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in application areas like computer vision, medical imaging, and machine learning
3-5 years of technical project management experience in computer vision, machine learning, AI, robotics, or related domains.
Proven experience managing projects in software development environments.
Working knowledge of software development in Python and modern ML frameworks; ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into actionable plans.
Proficient in version control with Git
Desired Qualifications*
Master's or doctoral degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or a related field with 2-3 years of experience
Experience managing federally sponsored research projects (e.g., NSF, NIH, DARPA, DoD).
Familiarity with ROS2, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI), and scientific software release cycles.
Experience supporting cross-functional teams in both academic/research and industry settings.
Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop testing, real-time signal processing, and multi-platform deployment (Windows/Linux).
Experience with leading small teams
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Additional Information
This is a term-limited position through March 2028, with possible renewal based on funding extensions.
A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
274128
Working Title
Technical Project Manager
Job Title
Project Engineer Lead
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
College Engineering
Department
CoE Robotics
Posting Begin/End Date
2/20/2026 - 3/13/2026
Salary
$120,000.00 - $140,000.00
Career Interest
Information Technology
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