Background about our Company

SAVIT Corporation is an armaments engineering and manufacturing firm that provides full life cycle systems support to the DoD and industry partners. SAVIT is a driving force in the development, rapid prototyping, and production of next generation ammunition, mortars, artillery, weapon systems, area denial technologies, fire control, demolitions, grenades, robotic vehicles, fuzes, kinetic and non-kinetic effects, EOD equipment, demilitarization technologies, and packaging solutions. We specialize in solving challenges essential for the design, analysis, manufacture, test, evaluation, processing, production, and demilitarization of munitions and weapon systems. SAVIT is a valued government teammate, industrial partner, and preferred technology accelerator for the DoD.

At SAVIT, enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative environment of close-knit team members. We offer competitive benefits and compensation packages to include PTO, Sick and Holiday time off (all federal holidays in addition to a few company-wide days), 401K program and Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.

About the Position

We are currently seeking an experienced Defense Industry (Army, Navy, Munitions, Weapon Systems) Project Manager to join our team. This position will report to the Director of Project Management.

The Project Manager will support the SAVIT team with project management support on a variety of development, prototyping and production programs. This person will coordinate and manage program schedules, deliverables, budgets, and timelines. This person will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to include government and industry representatives. Vendor engagement and coordination may be required. Communication, presentation, and organizational skills are required along with attention to detail and ability to multi-task. Occasional travel to support program needs.

Responsibilities will be as follows:

• Project management, coordination of tasks and activities, attendance at test events, coordination of visits/briefings, and preparation of reports and presentations.
• Ability to assist analytical/technical and engineering personnel with investigations, reviews, evaluation of data, materials, components and systems, problem solving and preparation of recommendations and implementation of solutions or modifications to meet customer requirements.
• Participation in technical discussions and reviews with the SAVIT Team and Government Customers.
• Using Microsoft Excel and Project to track project metrics.
• Communication with management, customers, suppliers, quality division and others to facilitate program success.

Essential Skills Needed for Success

• Knowledge of Engineering development and manufacturing programs, ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Project Management experience and the ability to multitask and manage multiple engineering, prototyping and production projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate effectively, pay attention to detail and work as part of a team.
• Guide activities of less experienced engineering and analytical/technical personnel and other support personnel.
• Knowledge of DoD (keywords: Ammunition, Munitions, Weapon Systems, Picatinny, Army, Navy) programs, contracts, and requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• 5-8 years of experience in project management for a defense contractor or as a DoD civilian.
• Will be required to have background check and hold a security clearance.

SAVIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. SAVIT is a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background verifications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $135,262.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience level:

• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you a US Citizen?

License/Certification:

• PMP (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rockaway, NJ 07866 (Required)

Work Location: In person