Project Manager II

Socket.dev; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FN America, LLC is seeking a Project Manager II to lead and coordinate key initiatives for new commercial and military products, and capital projects. This senior role requires self-direction, strong problem solving, and effective cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and business teams.

The candidate will drive schedules, budgets, and risk management while maturing project management tools and methodologies in a dynamic, travel-involved environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
• Five+ years of complex project management experience in a cross-functional environment.
• Leadership experience (2+ years) and familiarity with small arms or weapons systems desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop new commercial and military products.
• Coordinate capital asset projects and strategic initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Provide regular status updates on cost, timing, milestones, and risks to executives.
• Facilitate problem solving, risk management, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive on-time delivery with quality and cost targets across multiple projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Risk management

Cost control

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory understanding

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Science in Engineering or Business

Advanced degrees preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Sciforma

ePPM

Job description

Description

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia with manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Project Manager II provides leadership to and is the principle liaison for all aspects of assigned projects. In this role, the Project Manager II coordinates cross-functional efforts to develop new commercial products, new military products, capital asset projects, or other strategic initiatives related to company goals. This position requires ability to facilitate ambiguousness, conflict and problem solving in a professional manner. This is a senior level position with little to no oversight in meeting project objectives and is a highly visible position. This position requires a confident, self-driven, results-oriented professional. This position is expected to contribute to the maturity of the project management tools and methodology.

Job Duties

• Manages new product development projects of small arms and accessories.
• Manages strategic customer initiatives or capital projects as assigned.
• Assembles, leads directs, and encourages high performing cross functional teams.
• Achieves cost, quality, delivery, and performance targets.
• Encourages opportunities and manage risk.
• Provides regular status updates to direct supervisor and the Executive Staff including cost, timing, milestones, risks, etc.
• Manages multiple projects of various complexities and product families at one time.
• Facilitates corrective action and team problem solving.
• Helps mature the organization through continuous improvement and sharing of best practices.
• Other duties as assigned by management*

Educational Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business Management, or related field required. Advanced degrees preferred in Business or Engineering.

Experience Requirements

Five years’ + experience with complex project management in a cross functional teaming environment. Must also have experience developing products for commercial or military applications. Two years of demonstrated leadership experience (may be concurrent). Familiarity with small arms or weapons systems is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

• Basic Competency:
• Technical acumen
• Ambiguity management skills
• Regulatory & industry understanding
• Cross functional business acumen
• Advanced Competency:
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Scheduling, planning & Resource Management
• Data analysis & critical thinking skills
• Ambiguity management skills
• Project financial acumen
• Ability to influence others without authority
• Political acumen & relationship building
• Risk & opportunity management
• Team creative problem-solving
• Team leadership

Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Project / Sciforma / ePPM

Certifications/Licenses

• PMP Preferred, but not required

Working Conditions

Typical office environment with some travel between buildings and to other locations required.

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call: 803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.