Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence and National Security Alliance is seeking a Project Manager/Project Management Specialist in Mesa, AZ for onsite work. The role focuses on onboarding statements of work into fabrication operations, coordinating work movements, and collaborating with engineering, supply chain, quality, and other functions to ensure execution.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of project management experience, familiarity with Microsoft systems, and a track record of improving process efficiencies in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6+ years related work experience.
• Master's degree is preferred with 4+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• PMP certification is preferred to support program management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding of new statement of work into Fabrication Operations.
• Oversee work movement and placement activities for permanent and emergent work.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Quality and other teams.
• Develop ROI analyses to support decision-making and resource allocation.
• Identify and manage project risks; implement mitigation strategies.
• Analyze complex issues and coordinate cross-functional resolutions.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and report status to leadership.
• Facilitate effective cross-team communication and timely issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes.
• Develop and implement program management best practices.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft systems

Process efficiencies

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Systems

Job description

Project Manager/Project Management Specialist

Mesa, AZ

Onsite

Position Responsibilities:

· Lead and manage the onboarding of new statement of work into Fabrication Operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational capabilities.

· Oversee work movement and placement activities, coordinating both permanent and emergent work transitions.

· Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Quality, and other support functions to ensure smooth project execution.

· Develop comprehensive business cases, including return on investment (ROI) analyses, to support decision-making and resource allocation.

· Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

· Analyze and summarize complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and coordinate resolution efforts across stakeholders.

· Monitor project progress, track milestones, and report status to leadership and key stakeholders.

· Facilitate effective communication among diverse teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and timely issue resolution.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project management processes and onboarding practices.

- Development and Implementation of Program Management Best Practices

Required Skill Set:

- Project management (around 5-10 years)

- Microsoft systems

- Process efficiencies

- Manufacturing experiences (production lifecycle)

Preferred Skill Set:

- Communication and ability to work with various levels of business

- PMP

- Understand the flow of production

- Manufacturing support function (quality, manufacturing leadership, Industrial engineering background.

Education / Experience: Bachelor's and typically 6 or more years’ related work experience within production, a Master’s degree and typically 4 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.