Project Manager II - MTC

Elbit America•Ladson, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager II is an entry-level position for a career in Project Management under the direct supervision of the Production Program Manager supporting the Mobile Tactical Cannon program. This role will work heavily with supply chain, material planning, and operations. The Project Manager II will typically be responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and technical performance of a well- defined or established development program for a small system or component, or several production or logistics programs. Coordinates program requirements in the planning stages. Similar programs exist to draw precedence. Alternatively, the Project Manager II may act in a supporting role to the Program Manager of a large, more complex program.

Requirements

Experience with ERP systems
Strong Excel and Power BI skills
Material Planning Experience
A bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience can be substituted for a degree
Minimum 1-3 years related functional experience is required.
Basic knowledge of project management methods, tools, and techniques.
Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, and Project
Demonstrated experience with the five phases of Project Management and the role of the project manager
Experience in one of the functional areas serving on a program integrated product team, or experience leading a small team within a functional area, or performance in a support or administrative area
Basic skills in time management, meeting facilitation, and problem-solving
Ability to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writing
Basic ability to negotiate and apply tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnel
Strong interpersonal/teaming skills
Basic ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated product team

Nice To Haves

CAPM®/PMP® is preferred.
Basic knowledge of contracts: fixed price, cost plus, and time and materials is desired.

Responsibilities

Utilize systems to gain data insights, especially for those related to Supply Chain, Material Planning, and Operations data
Create reports and recommendations to leadership
Lead the Program Team in Project Planning and Scheduling, with minimal supervision.
Plan, execute, monitor, and control assigned project or program activities to ensure milestones and/or deliveries are completed on time and deadlines are met
Apply best practices in project management to ensure projects: (1) are completed on time and within budget and scope, (2) produce a quality product, and (3) result in customer satisfaction
Drive a culture of accountability to ensure all deliverables have been reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and quality prior to delivery to the customer
Ensure project and product documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
Maintain project records, prepare status reports, take meeting minutes, and ensure documents are accessible
Maintain positive relationships with customers, both internal and external
Basic ability to create and give project management review presentations, with minimal oversight
Exhibit good future growth potential
Participate in the proposal process, if and when needed
Ensure contracts, purchase orders, and status reports are maintained, as required.
Proactively identify potential project risks, working with the team to maintain the risk register, and elevate to project leadership, as needed.
Able to support the development of mitigation strategies and ensures risk as managed
Adhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, and Security requirements
Proactively engage in continuous process improvement, bringing forward ideas and lessons learned to promote positive changes within the company.