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*Must have 5 years minimum of Defense industry experience

Responsible for successful execution of all phases of the project life cycle for assigned projects. Coordinate and direct project teams and external customers through planning and execution of project within an established project management framework.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

Measured by how much documented value is brought to the organization through project delivery. Typical measurements include:

+ Project leadership

+ Net profit margin of project portfolio

+ Adherence to baseline schedule and cost estimates

+ Active risk management

+ Customer satisfaction

+ Lead project teams for successful execution, including providing direction and priority to the functional teams.

+ Manage full life cycle of projects, including: project planning, definition, design, development, testing, implementation, execution and closeout.

+ Collaborate with project team members to:

+ Lead or facilitate production meetings, project steering committee meetings, and phase gate meetings, as required.

+ Inform executive management of significant project status changes and, if applicable, recommended corrective actions.

+ Regularly brief project status to the Senior Leadership Team, including financial, schedule, risk, quality, technical and customer satisfaction.

+ Work with the functional managers to ensure all project activities are up-to-date, conduct what-if analysis, and improve project throughput.

+ Collaborate with the other Project Managers and functional area managers to identify and eliminate scheduling and resource conflicts between competing projects.

+ Maintain a high sense of urgency and “can-do” attitude in all areas.

+ Facilitate customer relationships, internal improvement projects and technical problem solving.

+ Must be a US citizen.

+ Associate’s degree in business or engineering technology degree required.

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business or related technical field or equivalent education and experience preferred.

+ Minimum of seven years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing or technical field with 5 years’ experience in project/program management of technical projects.

+ Effective communicator at all levels of the organization and with customers, both in writing and in person.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and clarify complex information qualitatively and using software tools (i.e., Excel or MS Project).

+ Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills.

+ Formal project management education (PMP, CPM, etc.).

+ Experience with contract negotiation and administration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

+ Must be a US citizen.

+ Associate’s degree in business or engineering technology degree required.

+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business or related technical field or equivalent education and experience preferred.

+ Minimum of seven years’ experience in engineering, manufacturing or technical field with 5 years’ experience in project/program management of technical projects.

+ Effective communicator at all levels of the organization and with customers, both in writing and in person.

+ Demonstrated ability to analyze and clarify complex information qualitatively and using software tools (i.e., Excel or MS Project).

+ Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills.

+ Formal project management education (PMP, CPM, etc.).

+ Experience with contract negotiation and administration.

EOE

M/F/DV