Position: Project Manager
Location: Irvine, CA - Onsite Required
Position Description:
The Project Manager provides leadership on assigned projects and acts to execute against financial and schedule goals. The Project Manager reports directly to a Program Manager, organizes the day-to-day execution of tasks, manages and tracks project risks, and coordinates financial and schedule briefings both internally and externally.
The successful candidate MUST have a strong project management discipline background along with experience running projects in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Specific demonstrated experience in leading successful projects in both R&D and production environments is required.
Required Skills and Responsibilities:
- Prepare project execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of project work from program kickoff to close out.
- The primary focus is on execution of project
- Manage and coordinate with key stakeholders responsible for the success of the project
- Interface with clients and relevant staff
- Support the development of Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
- Report all aspects of project directly to Program Manager
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management, Earned Value and other project controls methods as they pertain to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
- Experience across the product lifecycle
- Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions
- Ability to interpret engineering technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.
- Experience in proposal generation and capture
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Must have Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years of industry experience as a Project Manager overseeing project execution - in the design/development program lifecycle phase - while ensuring that projects meet client quality, schedule, technical and budget objectives.
- Positive, “can-do” attitude, self-starter, and talent/experience leading people and cultivating a healthy customer relationship
- Experience managing a range of projects is required.
- Experience in expanding programs beyond the initial phase and customer
- Ability to create a winning proposal
- Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with program management and key stakeholders)
- High level of scheduling skills
- Experience transitioning from LRIP to rate production is a plus
- Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.
Clearance: Security Clearance Not Required (Preferred)
Travel: None anticipated
Working Conditions:
The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment or warehouse.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
- Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.
- May be performing physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.
Salary: $90k - $160k
Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.
Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability, with all premiums for our employees paid for by DZYNE Technologies. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match.
Hiring Process
As part of our commitment to making informed hiring decisions, we utilize a variety of tools and assessments to gain a comprehensive understanding of candidates' potential and suitability for the role they are applying for. One such tool we employ is the Predictive Index (PI) assessment, a scientifically designed assessment that provides insights into an individual's workplace behaviors and cognitive abilities. The Predictive Index assessment assists us in identifying alignment between candidates and the requirements of the role, as well as the overall dynamics of our team.
It is important to note that the PI assessment is just one component of our candidate evaluation process. Your application, resume, interviews, and other relevant information are equally important factors that contribute to our decision-making process. The Predictive Index assessment is designed to complement these traditional methods and help us better understand how your natural tendencies align with the responsibilities and expectations of the role.
As part of our comprehensive candidate evaluation process, we would like to invite you to complete the Predictive Index (PI) assessment. Completing the PI assessment is a simple and straightforward process that typically takes about 10-15 minutes of your time. Your responses will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and will only be used for the purpose of evaluating your fit for the role you have applied for.
To begin the assessment, please follow the link provided below: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/73NX/31c4887c-0532-4bef-8ed1-038d642b023c?type=candidateba
Our Culture
At DZYNE, we foster an environment that nurtures and rewards innovative thinking. We believe in the power of collaboration, where diverse perspectives are valued and respected, leading to innovative solutions and remarkable achievements. Our leaders lead by example, demonstrating and modeling our core values of emotional intelligence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, productivity, customer service, and a genuine commitment to the success of every individual. We celebrate our wins, big and small, and foster a sense of camaraderie through team activities, quarterly awards, and an immense end-of-the-year company holiday party. Our company culture is more than just words; it is a lived experience you’ll only get here at DZYNE.