Project Manager (Only W2)

The DOD Project Manager will be responsible for managing and oversee build-to-print program for manufacturing Navigation equipment. The candidate is responsible for the cost, schedule performance and risk management for assigned programs. Coordinates with internal organizations, to communicate requirements and execute the program with technical accuracy, consistency and as well as managing the communications and relations with various stakeholder and team members.

Essential Functions / Key Areas of Responsibility

Manage the relationship for the program:
Lead interactions for the project/program
Inform the stakeholders regularly and with full transparency of the program progress
Prepare and realize reviews with the project stakeholders, in particular acceptance reviews
Manage and implement change requests

Guarantee the delivery of the solution within the deadlines:
By respecting the project baseline and goals while meeting the requirements and expectations of the project charter
By respecting the cost objective (assigned costs), while trying constantly to reduce the costs, to manage the risks with caution and to take advantage of internal and external opportunities

Set up and manage the baseline of the program:

Drive the project to ensure stakeholder satisfaction by meeting deadlines, quality specifications, and project profitability
Regular and reliable updates of the Estimated Cost At Completion
Deliver solutions that are cost effective, easy to operate, and generate value

Manage risks and opportunities:
Actively manage project risks and related action plans
Identify, quantify, attribute responsibilities and manage the risks
Take the necessary measures to cover risks and contingencies
Focus on precise planning, forecasting, continuous risk and contingency management, change management and timely escalation

Manage the program team:
Make the necessary measures to actively mitigate all project risks and contingencies
Ensure all team members share relevant, coherent and latest information

Manage and own all financial aspects of project including cost, revenue, cash and profit

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience
3+ years of experience in program management in the field of aerospace/avionics or in a similar field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Capacity to work in an international and multicultural environment;
Can manage scope and requirements autonomously;
Experience with ERP tools (SAP)
Experience performing risk management activities;
Experience planning for the various stages of transformational and transitional change

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in project management with the US DoD
Working knowledge of aircraft systems and/or, ground based navigation systems
Engineering degree is an asset;
PMP certification is an asset;
High energy, team oriented, data driven and results focused;
Ability to stay cool under pressure;
Can delegate tasks with a high level of integrity.
Experience in management tools: Confluence or equivalent, JIRA or equivalent

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