Project Manager- Huntsville, AL

Job Description

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Job Details

The Project Manager provides on-site project management support and coordination to complex contract(s), project task(s) or a business unit. Responsible for managing DoW projects and assisting our Program Manager(s) and associated project managers with managing scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables of dynamic R&D manufacturing projects. Must possess the ability to perform detail-oriented work, be a well-organized and dedicated individual to coordinate and execute program tasks within cross-functional team(s) and complete all activities within required deadlines. A Project Manager manages multiple competing priorities, is a proactive problem solver, critical thinker, can work both independently and also as a team player. Ensure all project activities are carried out in accordance with project commitments or specific objectives/tasks while adhering to quality and productivity standards and meeting client schedules.

This position will require a background check and must have the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War. Must be a US Citizen.

We Are Seeking The Following In a Project Manager

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or business degree and 2 yrs. experience, OR Degree Waived with 8-10 years of recent and relevant work experience working as a DoW Project Management or industry acquisition activities
• 2 years’ experience in project management or contract’s role supporting DoW or other scientific/technical programs for scope, cost, and schedule
• 2 years’ experience as a DoW contractor
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War
• Contract accounting and reporting
• Project scheduling
• Cross-functional team management and leadership
• Tracking annual fiscal plans and monthly updates, maintenance, and reporting
• Contract administration, purchasing, maintains contract budgets
• Prepares contract billing, estimates materials, equipment, production costs and delivery schedules
• Gather information resource needs, project progress, timeline information, and updating action items, as required
• Review project documents and Statement of Work (SOW) to determine project deliverables
• Maintain deliverables to minimize scope creep and determine impacts to budget and schedule
• Technical understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes / scheduling and planning / ability to evaluate and implement process improvement
• Hands on project management in manufacturing/industrial setting
• Job requires pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, bending, climbing, stooping, vision for computer work and candidate must be able to lift to 50lbs individually
• Wear all required personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, safety shoes, hearing protection and hand protection as required
• Must be a US Citizen
  
  

This Will “WOW” Us If You Have The Following

• Active / current Secret Clearance from the US Department of War
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent
  
  

Auto req ID

468651BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Project Management

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

This position will require a background check and must have the ability to obtain & maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War. Must be a US Citizen.

City*

Huntsville

State*

Alabama

Job Code

Project Management

Affiliate Sponsor

Applied Research Assoc INC