Project Lead (Defense DoD)

ONEIL•Miamisburg, OH

3d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Project Lead manages assigned projects in accordance with their priorities, scope, contract specifications, and objectives. The role applies project management and accountability methods throughout the customer relationship, including methods represented to customers as key value propositions. The Project Lead serves as the customer point of contact and an internal advocate throughout the contractual relationship, and communicates project updates to management. The Project Lead coaches, develops, mentors, and trains direct reports, and is accountable for meeting project deadlines and quality standards. The role creates and maintains project plans, schedules, and specifications; coordinates staff and other stakeholders; and establishes project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within company policy and contract requirements. It also communicates project status, costs, schedules, successes, issues, and obstacles to management, and coordinates internal and customer project reviews and follow-up actions.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
At least five years of experience writing and/or coordinating complete, complex technical documents.
At least two years of experience in the aerospace, commercial, or Department of Defense (DoD) industry.
At least three years of experience assisting project leadership in a senior role on projects in the aerospace, commercial, or DoD industry.
Technical expertise regarding the client product line and product development practices.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat.
Strong understanding of authoring software and/or content management systems, such as XML editor (Epic), Adobe FrameMaker, and Adobe InDesign.
Certification or licensure in a technical field (automotive).
A Government/Military Common Access Card (CAC) may be required for assigned contracts and/or projects.
A Secret clearance issued by the DoD may be required.

Responsibilities

Create, negotiate, monitor, revise, and maintain project plans, schedules, and specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key customer staff.
Communicate project successes, issues, financial status, and obstacles to management.
Prepare accurate reports and updates for senior management on project status, costs, and scheduling as required.
Conduct internal project reviews and ensure follow-up on resulting action items.
Act as the point of contact for customer project reviews and ensure follow-up on resulting action items.
Coordinate staff schedules and other interested parties to meet project demands.
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within company policy and contract specifications.
Coach, develop, mentor, and train direct reports.
Ensure project deadlines and quality standards are achieved.