Job Description The Opportunity: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is contracted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to lead NextGen projects related to research, prototype development, and demonstrations at the Florida NextGen Test Bed (FTB). The FTB is an agile research and integration facility designed to allow government, industry, and academia to showcase their ideas and technologies in a NextGen National Airspace System (NAS) environment. The projects consist of a diverse group of people from FAA, industry and academia. The projects span exploration of the entire National Airspace System (NAS) to include Commercial Space Operations, Flight Standards validation, 4-Dimensional Trajectory Based Operations, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), leveraging cloud-based technologies, current NAS systems (weather, surface, enroute, oceanic) and technologies, as well as new NextGen domestic and international technologies. The Project Manager (PM) is a consummate professional, responsible for managing multiple, complex projects throughout the project lifecycle. Activities include planning and scheduling project deliverables; monitoring goals and milestones; defining resources including subcontractors; creating strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning; efficiently identifying and solving project issues; and developing and maintaining good working relationships with customers, subcontractors, and other team members. The Project Manager organizes and leads critical stakeholder meetings throughout the project lifecycle as defined by the executed contract. Some of these meetings may require occasional travel to Washington, D.C. or other domestic locations. The PM has extensive experience in project management and supports the continued development of internal project management-related processes. Additionally, the PM is extremely well organized and exercises smart decision-making with integrity. The PM has very strong communication skills including those verbal and social skills needed to develop and maintain rapport and working relationships. The PM also has strong technical report writing and revising skills to design and maintain key documentation for the projects, to participate in the review process for conference papers, and to prepare professional briefings for FAA leadership. The PM delegates to, and mentors, University student assistants for each project. The PM has some familiarity with the aviation industry, experience with the software development lifecycle, and or manned and unmanned flight operations, and the ability to be creative, flexible and agile to lead projects that demonstrate evolving concepts. Essential Job Functions, Duties, or Accountabilities: Project Management Develops and maintains a rapport and working relationship with customers, subcontractors, and other team members Manages multiple complex projects throughout the project lifecycle; including planning, coordination and selection of industry team for new projects within the OTA contract, execution of projects, leading project demonstrations and project closeout activities Builds a strong and resilient team for each project Develops and maintains project budgets and detailed project schedules Defines expectations and manages subcontractors throughout the lifecycle of the project Develops project scope and objective, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility Writes a detailed Project Management Plan for each project Maintains the programmatic baseline by managing weekly meetings and documenting actions and decisions Identifies, tracks, and when appropriate, mitigates risks throughout projects’ lifecycles Coordinates and documents all project events and meetings, and maintains an up-to-date calendar Prepares and edits reports, papers and presentations and coordinates the submission of deliverables to the FAA Leads Project Management Reviews (PMRs) as scheduled or requested by the customer to provide the customer, program leaders and key stakeholders a comprehensive understanding of the project’s overall status Builds professional relationships and maintains regular contact with key FAA Project Managers and stakeholders Communicates extensively with the FAA, sub-contractors, and other project team members to ensure project timelines, milestones and deliverables are met and risks, along with mitigation strategies, are known and understood Serves as liaison to the FAA to resolve issues pertaining to the overall project scope, schedule, or cost Adheres to, and supports the Project Management Office’s evolving processes, procedures, and templates Student Development Hires and mentors University students as project assistants Builds student’s capabilities and knowledge of project management processes through the delegation of tasks Builds student’s communication skills and public speaking skills within the context of project meetings, major project events and interactions with various project partners Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, or technical related field PMP Certification, or must obtain within 270 days of hire Minimum 3 to 5 years of related work experience Ability to act with integrity Strong coordination and organization skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Independent work skills Leadership ability to form and lead strong teams Ability to work under pressure and time constraints Strong presentation and public speaking skills Highly skilled with Microsoft Office, Project, Visio, and Teams Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes Ability to understand National Airspace Systems (NAS) systems and concepts Knowledge and experience in the aviation/aerospace industry Preferred Qualifications: In-depth knowledge of National Airspace System (NAS) technologies and/or operations Experience with FAA NextGen programs The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we know today is the product of a long and prestigious history. In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 150,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.