Project Manager I

Yulista Solutions•Huntsville, AL

10d

About The Position

The Project Manager I coordinates and completes low- to moderate-risk and complexity technical projects or groups of projects. The role reports to a division Program Manager or Senior Project Manager as necessary and may support several projects simultaneously, including managing project support personnel and Project Coordinators. The position is responsible for operational success, cost estimating, scheduling, progress monitoring, project reporting, and coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders. It also performs administrative and procurement-related tasks that support project planning and execution. The position has direct reports and performs exempt-level decisions, including interviewing, hiring, termination, performance reviews, and performance corrections. Work takes place in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, customer-service-oriented environment requiring efficient and effective performance. Adaptability to schedule and task changes is necessary as priorities shift, and overtime may be required. The role requires a relevant bachelor's degree and specified project, DoD acquisition, and team-leadership experience, or an alternative high-school-diploma pathway with greater experience. Candidates must be familiar with AS9100 and AS9110 quality requirements, pass drug and background screening, and be able to obtain a government security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 6 years of task-related work experience, 3 years of DoD acquisitions experience, and 4 years in a team leadership role; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and 9 years of task-related experience, 4 years of DoD acquisitions experience, and 6 years in a team leadership role.
Familiarity with AS9100 and AS9110 quality requirements.
Formal technical training or on-the-job training in DoD acquisitions and manufacturing procurement experience.
Ability to pass drug and background screening and obtain a government security clearance.
Advanced computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn additional software programs.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Project and scheduling practices.
Ability to identify and track critical paths in project activities.
Ability to enter data accurately into databases and multitask across multiple projects.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and TDP data.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, including correspondence with vendors and subcontractors.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work cooperatively with all levels of management and staff, interact with external stakeholders, and present complex information to groups.
Professional customer service skills, including active listening, prompt service, and follow-up.
Ability to learn and understand corporate policies and procedures and their relationship to organizational goals.
Strong problem-solving skills, including drawing conclusions and making recommendations for resolution.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
High self-motivation and ability to work independently and multitask.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, independent judgment, and people-management skills.
Ability to represent the organization professionally and handle confidential information trustworthily.
Proficiency with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of NAVAIR programs and aircraft.
Experience in civil or military aircraft operations.
Knowledge and skills to solve technical and logistical issues on a major defense acquisition.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete low- to moderate-risk and complexity technical projects or groups of projects.
Oversee operational success and development and submission of project cost estimates.
Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor project progress, and summarize status.
Prepare, collect, record, and maintain project data in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Prepare professional correspondence for vendors, customers, and the U.S. Government, and interface with customers.
Coordinate inventory control activities with the Property Department.
Support team leadership and manage project support personnel and Project Coordinators as assigned.
Maintain calendars, schedule appointments and conference rooms, and set up and clean up for events and meetings.
Perform general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, photocopying, typing, and data entry.
Prepare project meeting minutes and track action items.
Assist with data queries, database entry, and tracking required data outputs.
Research parts, quotes, and commercial off-the-shelf items for bills of materials ranging from simple to moderately complex.
Track purchase orders and due dates for purchased materials and services, and report delivery issues to the Project Manager.
Prepare internal project status reports and reports for upper management.
Prepare sole-source justification documents and obtain Program Manager approval.
Compile cost reports, schedule activities, and technical reporting CDRLs; develop estimates to complete cost and schedule activities.
Identify internal and external resource requirements; solicit basis-of-estimate information and compile requested data.
Assist with proposal development and coordinate proposal efforts for government contracts.
Lay out project schedules and workflows to complete complex tasks; identify and track critical paths.
Coordinate and chair integrated product team (IPT) meetings as necessary, and facilitate IPT planning and execution.
Act on behalf of the Project Manager in their absence.
Interface daily with the government coordinator and customer.
Establish work schedules.
Review, write, and process TDEP/TORFPs.