Cross-Functional Project Manager—DoD Programs

AV; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, 4

Job summary

AV is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate staffing and skill mix between Program Management, Engineering Leads, and discipline managers. You will lead multi-disciplinary technical projects and manage daily activities of cross-functional teams to successfully execute assigned programs.

You will articulate technical staff concepts to program staff, build plans, manage risks, and engage with customers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required
• 0-2 years' experience with Bachelor's; or at least 3 years' with a Master's
• Experienced in advanced Project Management concepts and interfacing directly with customers
• Experienced managing projects that also use outside resources; i.e. contract manufacturers
• Experienced developing and managing projects in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Experienced in developing risk management and mitigation plans
• Experience managing projects supporting DoD, DARPA, and other Government agencies desired
• Experience taking projects from development into production is preferred
• Experience using principles from the PMBOK is preferred
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills and able to clearly communicate with a diversified audience
• Demonstrates familiarity with engineering development processes and operations qualification processes
• Demonstrates skill and competency in making decisions that have an impact on program costs and schedule
• Effectively manages multiple efforts simultaneously and give direction to the program team
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others and the company
• Demonstrates effective organizational, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills. Exhibits teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's interests

Responsibilities

• Create and update Project Management Plans to track project progress and cost
• Conduct weekly project team meetings to share and gather project information and status
• Track project labor and non-labor costs
• Track project material
• Work with resource managers to plan and manage project resources
• Coordinate the efforts of 3rd party partners and vendors to align goals and schedules
• Identify and manage project risks
• Remove obstacles
• Manage project scope, schedule or cost changes
• Produce monthly customer status reports
• Participate in customer meetings or events as required
• Build a good working relationship with the customer and prime
• Participate in the Proposal Response process by building project plans and associated cost breakout
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Customer interfacing

Risk management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

AV is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate staffing and skill mix between Program Management, Engineering Leads, and discipline managers. You will lead multi-disciplinary technical projects and manage daily activities of cross-functional teams to successfully execute assigned programs.

You will articulate technical staff concepts to program staff, build plans, manage risks, and engage with customers and vendors in a fast-paced environment.