Curriculum Specialist, Sr. jobs in Trenton, NJ

Curriculum Specialist, Sr. designs and develops training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials for various audiences, including employees, managers, customers, or other learners. Conducts skill assessments and collects input to identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. Being a Curriculum Specialist, Sr. consults with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and to design appropriate course content and training curriculum. Develops curricula supporting defined competency models or skill frameworks. Additionally, Curriculum Specialist, Sr. writes and edits outlines, syllabus, lecture notes, and materials for in-person or online courses and self-study programs. Evaluates the software or collaboration tools to be selected for training. Establishes metrics to use to evaluate training effectiveness. May collaborate with vendors that provide training materials or conduct training. May coach trainers. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Curriculum Specialist, Sr. work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Curriculum Specialist, Sr. typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Project Controls Specialist
  • Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    PPPL invites applications for the position of Senior Project Controls Manager in support of the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) program. ITER is a global collaboration in which PPPL is engaged to design and build diagnostic equipment and  develop scientific data and software coding for this international facility. PPPL’s ITER support consists of six unique diagnostic systems which encompass over $600M worth of scope. The ITER program will play a critical role advancing the worldwide availability of energy from fusion - the power source of the sun and the stars.

    The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world.

    The Senior Project Controls Manager will lead and manage the team of project controls specialists for the ITER program and for a variety of construction and Science Projects in support of the Lab Mission. This Position reports functionally to the Project Management Office.

    Responsibilities

  • Leadership, management and coordination and of the ITER Program’s team of ~1-4 project controls specialists to assure that all processes, procedures and documentation conform to PPPL, and project specific requirements such as US ITER’s Project Controls Manual, US ITER Project Execution Plan, and ORNL’s Earned Value Management Plan.
    • Serves as a member of the senior leadership team for the ITER Program and PPPL, and supports the definition of strategy and overall execution of the ITER Program.
    • Communicates requirements to members of the project controls team and holds members of the team accountable for performance.

    • Assigns tasks to the project controls team to assure that project controls deliverables deadlines are met, and and these tracks to completion.

    • Coordinates quality, and controls assurance activities, to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

    • Act as a Liaison with ITER Project Office Project Controls team for coordination/integration of adjacent projects and development of standard reporting.

  • Development and configuration of the project cost and schedule baseline using P6 software to maintain a resource loaded schedule in line with the most current government and industry requirements and guidelines for EVM implementation and to ensure compliance with PPPL’s Project Management System.

    • Solicitation and collection of project status data as reported by project line management and Control Account Managers on a monthly basis and as needed.

    • Change Management - Preparation and execution of project change requests.

  • Provision of up to date cost, schedule, and variance status information and trending reports, and modeling of alternatives and “what-if” scenarios as proposed by the project manager as needed.

  • Thorough review and clearly communicated analysis of project resource loaded schedules for proper sequence, logical relationships, and critical path analysis, logical costing models, resource leveling, etc. including suggested solutions for troubleshooting issues.

  • In-depth review and analysis of project performance and forecasts, providing clear analysis of trending and variances as well as identification of specific task(s) causing them.

  • Project cost and schedule risk analysis/identification of potential schedule and cost issues. Pro-actively informing Project management of potential risks and problems and proposal of resolutions with sufficient time to mitigate the impact(s).

  • Update and review of project documentation, provision of charts, graphs and presentation materials and status reports as needed.

  • Maintaining functional proficiency and assure compliance through participation in earned value and project reviews and assessments.

  • Provide review of proposed projects and what-if analysis using data mining techniques from historical project cost, schedule, and performance archives.

  • Assist in the development of the organization’s project controls/earned value system, processes, tools and templates.

  • Other duties as assigned by matrixed projects.

  • Qualifications

    Education and Experience: 

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred. In lieu of a Master’s degree, years of experience will be taken into consideration.
    • 10 years of experience overseeing and implementing EVMS project controls, compliant with up-to-date Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) 748 requirements.
    • 10 years of coordination and management of project controls teams.
    • At least 5 years of demonstrated experience collaborating and managing international projects and coordinating complex international team structures.
    • DOE 413.3b (or equivalent) project experience required.
    • PMP, CAPM and/or PMI-SP preferred.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Software Requirements: 
    • Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Powerpoint, with extensive and demonstrable experience in advanced Excel functions, and professional development and presentation of powerpoint (or equivalent) slideshows.

    • 5 (five) years of hands-on experience with Primavera scheduling software or equivalent.

    • Demonstrated past hands-on experience with Deltek Cobra or equivalent.

    • Demonstrated past experience Deltek Acumen Fuse and Acumen Risk preferred.

  • General Requirements:

    • Comprehensive earned value management knowledge and experience in interpretation, execution, and application of project management theories, principles, and techniques for cost and schedule systems for project and program portfolios.

    • Ability to use computerized performance measurement systems for schedule, cost and risk management.

    • Thorough understanding of variance forensics and analysis.

    • Experience with risk management and analysis.

    • Critical understanding of building and organizing WBS, task sequencing, resource loading, etc.

    • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

    • Strong ability to collaborate with Project Managers diverse and international teams.

    • Ability to take broad concepts and raw data and develop timely and accurate information to be used by all levels of Lab leadership.

  • Certificates and Licenses: 

    • Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting, Finance or related discipline; Masters preferred
    • PMP, CAPM and/or PMI-SP preferred

    Working Conditions: 

    • Preferred onsite at PPPL. Remote working arrangements would be considered with travel to PPPL and ORNL as needed several times per year (~4-6x).

     

    Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

    Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

    Standard Weekly Hours

    40.00

    Eligible for Overtime

    No

    Benefits Eligible

    Yes

    Probationary Period

    180 days

    Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

    No

    Physical Capacity Exam Required

    No

    Valid Driver's License Required

    No

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Sr. Campus Safety Specialist
  • Princeton University
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview Princeton University Environmental Health and Safety seeks a collaborative, skilled, highly motivated individual to fill the role of Senior Campus Safety Specialist. The successful candidate ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Sr. Fragrance Development Specialist
  • Church & Dwight
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.Our unique, inform...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Sr Datacom Specialist / DBA
  • VTS3 Corp.
  • Trenton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionVTS3 is a Veteran-owned and operated company which provides full-service Recruiting, Talent Search, Staffing, and IT Professional Services. For more information visit www.vts3.com.J...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Sr. QEHS Systems Specialist
  • Fine Metals Recycler
  • Fairless Hills, PA FULL_TIME
  • Summary: The management representative (Senior QEHS Systems Specialist) ensures that the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (QEHS) Management System (QEHSMS) processes are established, implemen...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sr. Flavor Development Specialist
  • Church & Dwight
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.Our unique, inform...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Entry-level to Experienced Educators - Hiring now! New York NY
  • Success Academy
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of pub...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Head Start Classroom Support Staff/Floater
  • The Children's Home Society of New Jersey - Toms River
  • Trenton, NJ
  • The Classroom Support Staff works cooperatively with the Teacher and Teacher Assistant to assist with the daily educatio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Experienced Preschool Teacher
  • The Learning Experience
  • Trenton, NJ
  • We seek a passionate, dedicated, Experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team. At The Learning Experience, you can hav...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Principal in Mathematics
  • Talent Vision
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Talent Vision, a leading staffing and consulting firm, is partnering with a charter school in Trenton, NJ, to fill the a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Adult Education Coordinator-ESL Program Instructor/CWEP
  • Goodwill Industries of Southern New Jersey and Phi
  • Trenton, NJ
  • Job Details Job Location Helms Academy - Hamilton - Hamilton, NJ Position Type Full Time Salary Range $50,000.00 - $55,0...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (Immediate Opening)
  • Belmont Charter Network Careers
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Details Job Location Belmont Charter Network - Philadelphia, PA Description Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instructional Specialist (Hiring for Multiple Specialties)
  • GetSelected.com
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Free job-searching + PD for educators. Find a school you love! Position Description Seeking Instructional Specialists at...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Educational Director
  • The Goddard School - Ewing
  • Ewing, NJ
  • Job Description Job Description The Goddard School® located in Ewing, NJ is looking for a motivated, self-starter for a ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) of land and 0.507 square mile (1.313 km2) of water (6.21%). Several bridges across the Delaware River – the Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Lower Trenton Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridge – connect Trenton to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, all of which are operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Trenton is located near the exact geographic center of the state, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) located southeast of Trenton. The city is so...
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