Senior Project Manager

Toyon Research Corporation

Goleta (CA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 175,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Industry Pay

Employer-Paid Medical Insurance

HSA with Employer Contributions

Dental and Vision Coverage Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick leave

401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Toyon Research Corporation in Goleta, California is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple complex projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will oversee finances, schedule and staffing, and collaborate with management and vendors to align objectives.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree (MBA preferred), 5+ years in project management, and PMP or CAPM certification. Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel and MS Project is required; strong communication and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
PM certification (CAPM, PMP).
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
KPI development and tracking, legal/contracts experience, and negotiation skills desirable.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with management to create internal plans and budgets for projects.
Create and manage integrated project schedules and track deliverables.
Maintain and update project staffing plans.
Support and maintain supply chains, including vendors and subcontractors.
Formulate cost proposals and budgets with risk mitigation; monitor cost performance.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks for successful delivery.
Coordinate facility upgrades and construction oversight.
Create high-quality PowerPoint presentations and planning materials.
Utilize advanced Excel skills for management and planning.
Remain composed in time-critical situations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Negotiation

KPI development

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Project

CAPM

PMP

Job description

Paid Parental Leave

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Description

U.S. Citizenship Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of War Top Secret security clearance required. Candidate must be SAP and SCI program eligible.

This position is in-person.

Toyon Research Corporation is seeking a talented Senior Project Manager to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously; planning, executing, and delivering program objectives on time and within budget. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for organization and oversight of the finances, schedule, and manpower for complex engineering projects. Individuals must demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering problems and negotiating critical issues. The Senior Project Manager should be open to mentorship from the supervising Program Manager.

Duties

Collaborate with management and administrative teams to create internal plans and budgets for projects on an ad hoc basis
Create and manage integrated project schedules and track deliverables
Maintain and update project staffing plans
Supporting and maintaining supply chains, including establishing new vendors and subcontractors
Formulate cost proposals and budgets with strong basis of realism and risk mitigation; responsibility to monitor and manage cost performance
Build strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders to foster positive working relationships
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project delivery
Provide oversight and coordination for facility upgrades and construction
Create high-quality presentations using PowerPoint and other tools
Utilize advanced Excel skills for management and planning purposes
Maintain composure in situations with challenging requirements and a need for time-critical problem-resolution

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
Project Management certification (e.g. CAPM, PMP)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Project)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Highly adaptable and thrives in ambiguous situations
KPI development and tracking, legal/contracts experience, and negotiation skills desirable

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