Project Manager

Typical Functions

• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering and support staff team through aerospace lifecycle from requirements formulation through system verification, delivery and post-delivery sustainment.
• With support from project scheduler, create and update resource loaded schedule to ensure tasks are properly sequenced and completed.
• Perform monthly cost/schedule analysis to update customer.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors for delivery of critical components.
• Interface with both NASA and subcontractors to negotiate deliverables and requirements.
• Interface with quality and technician staff to support hardware system realization.
• Lead gate review package construction and post-review action closure.

Knowledge And Skill Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems or related engineering field.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary technical personnel on space flight and/or aerospace projects.
• Experience with space flight and/or aerospace standards and regulations.
• Experience managing $10m+ projects with aggressive schedules (less than two year life cycle).
• Project Management Institute (PMI) or related certification desired.

Essential Functions Of The Position

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and phone skills.
• Ability to hear normal conversation.
• One eye (minimum) correctable to 20/20.

Physical Requirements

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and phone skills.
• Ability to hear normal conversation.
• One eye (minimum) correctable to 20/20.

Work Environment

• On site

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINES INVOLVED IN WORK TASK

• Office equipment includes computers (basic excel, PC Data processing), calculators, FAX, copier, scanner, printers.
• Personal transportation vehicle

Criticality Of Attendance

• Work assignments are usually during normal daily work hours.