Project Manager

Detroit Defense

Troy (MI)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 110,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision
Life and AD&D
Disability Insurance
FSAs & HSA
Legal & ID Shield
401k with Company Match
Paid holidays
PTO

Job summary

Detroit Defense is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development of defense-related projects and ensure successful execution from proposal through delivery.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and EVMS reporting, while coordinating with engineering, contracts, finance, and customers. Domestic travel up to 15% is expected and a US Secret clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in project management.
  • PMP and/or PMI-ACP Certification (Highly Recommended).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparation of responses to customer opportunities, including white papers, proposals, rough order of magnitude estimates and responses to customer requests for information.
  • Manage scope, budget, schedule, and EVMS reporting; communicate program status to upper management and stakeholders via Program Management Reviews and other formal and informal methods.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and technical requirement specs.
  • Work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required; resolve conflicts, demands, and priorities on assigned programs.
  • Identifies and coordinates with key level horizontal and vertical stakeholders between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers; coordinate inputs from support organizations including engineering, contracts, finance, pricing, and others as needed.
  • Occasionally travel to domestic or international customer sites (15%).

Skills

Project management
Stakeholder management
Risk management
Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Detroit Defense is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development of projects that support the nation's defense.

Job Type

Full-time

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
  • Assist in preparation of responses to customer opportunities, including white papers, proposals, rough order of magnitude estimates and responses to customer requests for information.
  • Manage scope, budget, schedule, and EVMS reporting; communicate program status to upper management and stakeholders via Program Management Reviews and other formal and informal methods.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and technical requirement specs.
  • Work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required; resolve conflicts, demands, and priorities on assigned programs.
  • Identifies and coordinates with key level horizontal and vertical stakeholders between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers; coordinate inputs from support organizations including engineering, contracts, finance, pricing, and others as needed.
  • Occasionally travel to domestic or international customer sites (15%)
Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited College or University in a relevant field of study
  • A Minimum of five years of experience in project management
  • PMP and/or PMI-ACP Certification (Highly Recommended)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D
  • Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
  • Legal & ID Shield Services
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off ( PTO)
Why Detroit Defense

At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.

Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here.

Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.

Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Salary Description

$100,000 to $110,000

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