Technical Project Manager

Beyond New Horizons; Hillandale (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuing education assistance

Healthcare benefits packages

401K with employer matching

PTO with holiday schedule

Job summary

Beyond New Horizons is seeking a Technical Project Manager to support complex engineering programs at White Oak, MD. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop integrated plans from planning through customer acceptance, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring program goals are met.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 6–8+ years of relevant experience with 3+ years in project management, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, or related).
• M08: 6+ years of progressive analytical experience with 3+ years of project management.
• M09: 8+ years of progressive analytical experience with 3+ years of project management.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access AEDC LAN.
• Current U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from planning to delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets and monitor progress.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure designs meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate with stakeholders and prepare progress reports for leadership.
• Maintain project documentation and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Earned Value

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

PMP certification

Job description

Overview

Beyond New Horizons, LLC (BNH) has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Project Manager supporting TOS II at Tunnel 9 in White Oak, Maryland. As a member of an integrated team, you will provide technical support to engineers, technicians, and supervisors to assist with project improvement efforts, satisfy quality requirements, and initiate corrective actions when necessary to ensure projects are built to scope.

Location: White Oak, MD.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assist in developing and implementing integrated plans for product development, including coordinating activities throughout the product lifecycle from the planning phase through customer acceptance. They will monitor projects from initiation through delivery, interfacing with internal employees and external contractors on technical matters as needed. Additionally, this role will review, manage, proactively challenge, and control the status of programs and budgets, manage schedules, prepare status reports, and lead teams in achieving program goals, including issue identification, resolution, and contingency planning.

Job Duties

• Lead and manage engineering projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to delivery.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress to ensure adherence to timelines and financial constraints.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to engineering teams, ensuring that designs, specifications, and deliverables meet quality standards and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, procurement, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, develop contingency plans, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and reporting.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and reviews, preparing and presenting progress reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, including plans, reports, and records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, promoting continuous improvement and professional development within the project team.
• Perform other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, or a related field).
• M08: Minimum of 6 years of progressive analytical experience with 3+ years of project management experience.
• M09: Minimum of 8 years of progressive analytical experience with 3+ years of project management experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance and access to the AEDC local area network.
• Current U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• MS Office Suite and MS Project skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of the systems engineering process, including requirements management, system design, and integration.
• Proficiency in project management, including developing and managing schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Familiarity with preparing project estimates.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience presenting to senior leadership and external customers.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, parts lists, specifications, instructions, and test procedures.
• Experience managing multiple projects.
• Understanding of Earned Value Principles.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Active Secret clearance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

BNH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, and any other grounds for discrimination prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.