Junior Project Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Directs and regularly evaluates performance of assigned program tasks in terms of quality, cost control, and achievement of technical, schedule, performance and contractual objectives to ensure work results meet customer requirements.
• Serves as primary point of contact for information to and from the customer.
• Serves as technical point of contact for Epsilon’s subcontractors.
• Manages personnel including hiring, training, performance reviews and related personnel management functions for junior project managers and direct report employees.
• Plans, directs and monitors assigned project budgets including the review and approval of all associated invoices.
• Strives to increase business opportunities.
• Understands and develops business proposals, financial performance reports, contract required reports and documents.
• Implements and executes program information management systems and controls to carry out program tasks.
• Determines work schedules, prioritizes tasks, and implements procedures for performing work activities.
• Sets-up, coordinates, and prepares materials for meetings and reviews, to include program management reviews, contract status reviews, technical reviews, lifecycle management reviews.
• Makes presentations for meetings and reviews.
• Keeps upper management informed regarding assigned projects’ status and any technical, cost, schedule, or administrative problems within assigned programs.
• Makes recommendations on process changes.
• Drives to various bases for interviews and employee requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in STEM with additional emphasis in business, finances, marketing
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience
• Familiarity with US Navy, to include System and Type Commanders, Regional Maintenance Centers, Naval Warfare Centers
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project and other project management tools and software
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledgeable in program management principles and demonstrated program management capabilities
• Effective oral, written and presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels
• Strong customer focus and effective inter-personal skills
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Possess active listening skills
• Possess a valid Driver's License
• Professional and mature demeanor in all conduct with all levels of employees
• Strong organizational and time management skills, prioritization, and follow through
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able to create and maintain positive working relationships
• Able to motivate, develop, and direct people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Able to work with all levels of employees with professionalism and tact
• Able to handle multiple tasks
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Information Systems or Engineering Management
• Current Project Management Institute awarded certification in one of the following areas: Project Management Professional, Portfolio Management Professional, PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, or Program Management Professional
• Active Duty and Government Service US Navy experience in NAVSEA/Regional Maintenance Center/Shipyard domains