Project Management Specialist 3
About The Position
At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience with solving technical and/or engineering problems
- Safety Oriented
- Strong and effective communicator
- Strong leadership skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Proficient in troubleshooting problems and arriving at a solution in a timely manner
- Attention to details and good documentation of observations/findings
- Ability to work extended hours and /or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual).
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional experience
- Proficient skills in Earned Value Management is highly desired
- Establish CI vision for the organization and partners with key leaders and individuals to execute vision
- Responsible for resolving complex problems utilizing Six Sigma Methodology using Green Belt and Black Belt methodology
- Demonstrated success in improving 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
- Responsible for managing a technical development project over its lifecycle, from initiation through closure while meeting schedule and budget commitment
- Initiates project planning, execution and monitoring, and achieving the objectives of the project to enable project closure
- Develops and maintains a schedule to ensure timely completion of the project
- Charters the project by defining system scope and project objectives
- Coordinates, collaborates and informs all stakeholders affected by and interested in the project outcome, including end-users, distributors, suppliers, and others within the value stream
- Adheres to quality standards and systems engineering processes, and attainment of project deliverables by managing risks, issues, and opportunities identified during planning and execution
- Conducts After Action Reviews to reflect on the project approach and results, and documenting lessons learned to share with other project managers
- Establish Identifies, Executes, and Implements Continuous Improvement Opportunities
- Works with stakeholders (production, finance, industrial engineers, tool design, etc) to ensure all project requirements are identified and achieved
Benefits
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
- 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
