Project Manager 2

ARA Career•Madison, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Manager 2 on-site at our Madison, AL location. The Project Manager 2 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 2 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 passing a national background check. Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War. Must be a US Citizen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or business degree and 5+ yrs. experience, OR Degree Waived with 10 years of recent and relevant work experience working as a DoW Project Management or industry acquisition activities
5+ years’ experience in project management or contract’s role supporting DoW or other scientific/technical programs for scope, cost, and schedule
5+ 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
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Managing DoW projects and assisting Program Manager(s) and associated project managers with managing scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables of dynamic R&D manufacturing projects.
Coordinating and executing program tasks within cross-functional team(s) and completing all activities within required deadlines.
Ensuring 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.
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
Gathers information resource needs, project progress, timeline information, and updating action items, as required
Reviews project documents and Statement of Work (SOW) to determine project deliverables
Maintains 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