Project Management Specialist 4

ULA • Decatur, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Management Specialist is an individual contributor reporting through the Program Management Leader at United Launch Alliance’s rocket factory. The role manages technical development projects throughout their lifecycle, from initiation through closure, while meeting schedule and budget commitments. The position supports testing and production delivery activities and may require extended hours, weekends, or off shifts as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 6 years of related work experience.
• Experience solving technical and/or engineering problems.
• Safety-oriented.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting problems and reaching solutions in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail and ability to document observations and findings.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and off shifts as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional experience is highly desired.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management is highly desired.
• Ability to establish a continuous improvement vision for the organization and partner with key leaders and individuals to execute it.
• Experience resolving complex problems using Six Sigma Green Belt and Black Belt methodology.
• Demonstrated success improving the efficiency of complex processes and/or project management.
• Previous experience working in an aerospace company.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Exposure to manufacturing techniques and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical development projects over their lifecycle, from initiation through closure, meeting schedule and budget commitments.
• Initiate project planning, execution, and monitoring, and achieve project objectives to enable closure.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Charter projects by defining system scope and project objectives.
• Coordinate, collaborate with, and inform stakeholders affected by or interested in project outcomes, including end-users, distributors, suppliers, and others in the value stream.
• Adhere to quality standards and systems engineering processes, and manage risks, issues, and opportunities to attain project deliverables.
• Conduct After Action Reviews and document lessons learned to share with other project managers.
• Establish, identify, execute, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Work with stakeholders, including production, finance, industrial engineers, and tool design, to identify and achieve project requirements.
• Support testing and production delivery activities, including working extended hours, weekends, and off shifts as necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution.
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work environments.
• Most salaried ULA team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior