Program Lead - Project Delivery & Coordination

Fairbanks Morse, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense seeks a Project Leader to plan, organize, execute and monitor project activities within a program, ensuring contractual compliance and high customer service. The role demands control of schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements in line with contract targets.

You will support the Program Manager, manage data collection for progress, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to keep work within scope, schedule, and budget. Travel between 10-20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, technical degree, or equivalent project management experience.
• 0-3 years project management experience.
• Must demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of customer relations skills.
• Must possess demonstrated project management skills including scheduling, organizing, communication, problem-solving, cost & risk management, negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Flexibility - must adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities for multiple projects or assignments.
• Must be competent in the use of MS Office Suite including Microsoft Projects.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to interact with customers.
• Experience in Oracle or ERP software preferred.
• Military experience, especially in the U.S. Navy, is a plus.
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN). Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship is a U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful execution and delivery of assigned project tasks within a program
• Demonstrates project coordination skills including an understanding of physical progress, project organization, cost control, and regulatory agency rules
• Ensures compliance with customer contract specifications, requirements, and terms and conditions
• Collects and reports on data required to monitor project progress
• Supports the Program Manager with contract compliance, project progress, financial / cost management, and subcontractor management
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Assists in the preparation of monthly status reports
• Negotiate with all functional disciplines for accomplishment of necessary work within schedule, cost and scope requirements

Skills

Scheduling

Organizing

Communication

Problem-solving

Cost & risk management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Customer relations

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in business/management/technical field or equivalent PM experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Microsoft Projects

Oracle/ERP software

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense seeks a Project Leader to plan, organize, execute and monitor project activities within a program, ensuring contractual compliance and high customer service. The role demands control of schedule, cost, and regulatory requirements in line with contract targets.

You will support the Program Manager, manage data collection for progress, and coordinate with multiple disciplines to keep work within scope, schedule, and budget. Travel between 10-20% is expected.