Project Manager 2

ARA Brand; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. in Madison, AL seeks a Project Manager 2 to provide on-site management for DoW projects, coordinating scope, budget and schedule across cross-functional teams. Strong leadership and DoW contracting experience are required.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in relevant PM work, with eligibility for a SECRET clearance. Salary ranges reflect DoW PM expertise and on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or business field and 5+ years experience, OR Degree Waived with 10 years of recent and relevant work experience in DoW PM or similar.
• 5+ years experience in project management or contracts supporting DoW or scientific/technical programs for scope, cost, and schedule.
• 5+ years experience as a DoW contractor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Project.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.
• Contract accounting and reporting.
• Project scheduling.
• Cross-functional team management and leadership.
• Tracking annual fiscal plans and monthly updates, maintenance, and reporting.
• Contract administration, budgeting and delivery.
• Prepares contract billing, estimates materials, equipment, production costs and delivery schedules.
• Review project documents and SOW to determine deliverables.
• Maintain deliverables to minimize scope creep and determine impacts to budget and schedule.
• Technical understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes.
• Hands on project management in manufacturing/industrial setting.
• Physical requirements including lifting up to 50lbs and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scope, budget, schedule and deliverables for complex DoW projects.
• Support Program Managers with cross-functional coordination to meet commitments.
• Monitor scope creep and impacts on budget/schedule and maintain documentation.
• Prepare contract billing and cost estimates for materials and services.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Budgeting & scheduling

Cross-functional leadership

SOW analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or business

Degree waiver with 10 years DoW PM experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Excel

Project

Job description

The Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc (www.ara.com) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Manager 2 on-site at our Madison, AL location. The Project Manager 2 provides on-site project management support and coordination to complex contract(s), project task(s) or a business unit. Responsible for managing DoW projects and assisting our Program Manager(s) and associated project managers with managing scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables of dynamic R&D manufacturing projects. Must possess the ability to perform detail-oriented work, be a well-organized and dedicated individual to coordinate and execute program tasks within cross-functional team(s) and complete all activities within required deadlines. A Project Manager 2 manages multiple competing priorities, is a proactive problem solver, critical thinker, can work both independently and also as a team player. Ensure all project activities are carried out in accordance with project commitments or specific objectives/tasks while adhering to quality and productivity standards and meeting client schedules.

This position will require passing a national background check. Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War. Must be a US Citizen.

Pay Ranges: From $110,000 - $130,000 annually; it is based on years of experience as a specialized DoW Project Manager and knowledge that you may bring to the position.

We are seeking the following in a Project Manager 2:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or business degree and 5+ yrs. experience, OR Degree Waived with 10 years of recent and relevant work experience working as a DoW Project Management or industry acquisition activities
• 5+ years’ experience in project management or contract’s role supporting DoW or other scientific/technical programs for scope, cost, and schedule
• 5+ years’ experience as a DoW contractor
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War
• Contract accounting and reporting
• Project scheduling
• Cross-functional team management and leadership
• Tracking annual fiscal plans and monthly updates, maintenance, and reporting
• Contract administration, purchasing, maintains contract budgets
• Prepares contract billing, estimates materials, equipment, production costs and delivery schedules
• Gather information resource needs, project progress, timeline information, and updating action items, as required
• Review project documents and Statement of Work (SOW) to determine project deliverables
• Maintain deliverables to minimize scope creep and determine impacts to budget and schedule
• Technical understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes / scheduling and planning / ability to evaluate and implement process improvement
• Hands on project management in manufacturing/industrial setting
• Job requires pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, vision for computer work and candidate must be able to lift to 50lbs individually
• Wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required

This will“WOW”us if you have the following:

• Active / current Secret Clearance from the US Department of War
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent

Who is ARA?
Applied Research Associates (ARA) is a 100% employee-owned technology solutions company with more than 2,300 employee-owners across the United States and beyond. Our dedicated team brings deep technical expertise and a passion for solving complex challenges – creating innovative solutions that protect our safety, security, and way of life. At ARA, every project is an opportunity to exceed expectations. We deliver solutions that not only meet mission objectives but unlock new possibilities for the future.

*Learn more about who we are and what we do by going to: www.ara.com

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our ARA Benefits & Employee Owned here.