Project Manager I

Element U.S. Space & Defense • Riverside, MD

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Manages a book of active, customer projects that may consist of short-term, transactional work, mid-term testing projects, and long-term, complex projects. Ensures projects are completed on-time, within budget, and within scope with the goal of compressing the project life cycle (from New to Complete as quickly as possible) and delivering the project to the customer expectations while minimizing the cost to complete the project. Provides the level of engagement as required by type of project and specific customer to ensure the customer's needs and expectations are met. Has a high focus on customer engagement and on creating a positive customer experience.

Requirements

• Self-supervision of projects expected
• Able to manage duties with PM principles and standard SOPs
• May require supervision with high PM volume or implementing corrective actions
• Ensures projects are completed on-time, within budget, and within scope
• Monitors budgets weekly
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Able to manage standard Change of Scope (COS).
• Familiar with financial controls; quoting, pricing, and negotiating
• Basic skills in prescribed internal tools for scheduling, ERP, and MS Office
• AA Degree; BA/BS preferred or equivalent industry experience
• 2 - 3 years' testing or technical customer service experience
• Project management experience required

Responsibilities

• Manages, plans, and controls individual projects through their entire EUSSD life cycle from new to completion
• Must move projects from initiation to closing as quickly as possible while keeping costs at or below quoted amount
• Takes complete ownership of projects within the assigned book of business by focusing on delivering business value to EUSSD and its customers
• Fulfilling our commitments and customer needs
• Understanding project success means ensuring the project is completed on-time, within budget and within scope
• Engaging and communicating immediately with stakeholders (ex: customer, DM, GM, etc.) regarding anything impacting project success
• Ensuring scheduling meets customer needs and expectations
• Coordinating the flow of work through the facility with Customers and Department Managers
• Implementing corrective actions when projects become distressed
• Consistently using the best practices of project management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Seven (7) paid holidays and four (4) paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly
• 401k with employer match
• Twelve (12) hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree