Project Manager

VirTra, Inc.•Chandler, AZ

49d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are one of the first virtual reality-based companies in the world, and we're focused on developing and delivering the world's finest simulation systems, for both firearms and use of force training, to our clients who are mostly military and law enforcement in the U.S. and throughout the world. We are currently looking for a Project Manager (PM) with experience managing new product introduction/development (NPI/NPD) projects and joining our PMO. Not only will you lead deeply complex and highly technical projects, but you will be on the front lines of developing cutting-edge, world-class simulations products! Do we have your attention yet!?

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or technical discipline.
6+ years of experience as a PM including ideally 3+ years managing new product development projects/programs (NPD/NPI).
Positive, adaptable, energetic, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Results-oriented, with the drive needed to complete tasks and get results and with the ability to overcome obstacles and resistance.
Ability to be straight-forward and honest in behavior and communications; build rapport and forge strong working partnerships with customers and within the organization.
Resilient leader to set and maintain an inspiring tone, vision, and direction for the teams.
Ability to influence, persuade, and motivate diverse teams to accomplish a common goal.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and project/program management software.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or other PMI certification desired (e.g. PgMP, PfMP, PMI-ACP).
SCRUM certification desired (CSPO, CSM)

Responsibilities

Facilitate the creation and refinement of project requirements, scope and objectives with customers, stakeholders, and the development teams; coordinate requirements change as necessary throughout the project lifecycle, documenting compliance at the completion.
Assist in developing a budget and operating plan for projects and programs.
Own coordination for accomplishment of all planned milestones and phases, including prototyping, validation, and production release.
Guide teams in Agile methodologies and ensure adherence to industry best practices, standards, and techniques throughout project execution.
Participate in corporate road mapping, resource planning and project prioritization on a monthly basis.
Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
Manage and execute project and vendor contracts, ensuring deliverables, reporting, and compliance requirements are met through effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
Skillfully lead project teams utilizing a range of soft skills, including negotiation, influencing, conflict management, active listening, trust building, positive attitude, encouragement and motivation.
Proactively monitor projects or programs and maintain reports for management to review which include budget and schedule variances; quality, risk, or resource concerns and recommendations; program or contract change orders; and customer concerns.
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
Organize programs, projects and activities to align to the mission and goals of the organization.
Manage and log time work daily by project code.
Provide miscellaneous support to other departments, as needed.
Comply with company ISO 9001:2015 processes and company quality policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.