Project Manager

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure projects meet delivery and financial requirements
• Participates in the order capture process by providing proposals and master schedule input
• Facilitate numerous meetings with clients and company personnel during the order execution process
• Monitor and maintain the master project schedule, initiating and facilitating corrective action to maintain delivery and cost objectives
• Act as company focal point for all communications, questions and issues requiring action on assigned projects
• Work with and monitor other company functions in a matrix reporting relationship to ensure compliance with all client and company requirements
• Drive project review and shipment meetings with company management
• Elevate barriers to successful project execution as necessary
• Operate with a high level of expertise to plan, facilitate and coordinate the order execution process for engineering studies
• Revamp projects, and/or production of new equipment, to ensure that client orders are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and budget parameters
• Must possess negotiation skills and commercial experience for management of contract scope changes directly with clients
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess influence skills to deal effectively with D-R matrix reporting structure
• Create a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training etc.

Your Qualifications

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business. Master's degree is preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in similar project management role, directly responsible for equipment/hardware production and delivery
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of project management concepts, practices and procedures, and schedule management tools (i.e. MS Project or equivalent)
• Proficient in application of computerized systems, including standard business applications (i.e. MS Word and Excel required, MS Access beneficial)
• PMP certification is an asset
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Able to break down complex inputs from senior leaders and experts into actionable plans/courses of action
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems and Risk Management
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures for a high complexity/low mix product line
• In-depth knowledge of process analysis, standardization, continuous improvement, lean, six sigma and operational excellence program
• Prior experience with Defense contracts is an asset
• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
• Travel 5% - 15% per year dependent upon projects assigned