Project Manager

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Project Manager who initiates, plans, executes, monitor and controls and closes all activities necessary to ensure the successful completion of assigned project(s) within established objectives. Manages project lifecycle in accordance to PLM process and ensures results meet regulatory, customer and company requirements regarding schedule, cost and quality. Partners with all internal functions responsible for business development, product design, verification and validation activities, planning, procurement, production, quality, shipping and product support (as applicable). Engages with customers to ensure transparent communication, maintains excellent Customer scorecards in collaboration with internal stakeholders, and seeks continuous Customer satisfaction with the goal of winning new business. About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Requirements

Strong project management experience and education
Strong technical background to understand and evaluate technical specifications
Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines
Demonstrates ability to manage multiple activities and projects using superior organizational and time management skills
Self-motivated with problem solving and decision-making ability
Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication, presentation and facilitator skills with the ability to negotiate, influence and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization exercising sensitivity to the audience
Possesses a positive professional image and a high level of ethical behavior in exercising consistent judgment, discretion and confidentiality in all interactions and matters of significance
Possesses excellent judgement, critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner
Possesses strong strategic/analytical budgetary management and financial measurement skills
Ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple and/or competing projects/deadlines prioritizing/reprioritizing as needed to meet departmental and/or business commitments and objectives
Possesses high degree of personal accountability
Ability to travel to all Applied Composites locations and/or Customers locations as needed
Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
3 plus years of relevant experience
All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Responsibilities

Oversees program lifecycle and manages all activities necessary to meet Customer requirements, company goals and objectives
Plans, monitors and manages internal projects, from initiation through completion.
Engages internal resources to ensure project delivery is on time and aligned with project requirements and objectives.
Applies professional principles, practices, and techniques to lead project processes while controlling cost, performance and risk.
Develops detailed project plans; including product breakdown structures, work breakdown structures, resource breakdown structures
Manages the entire program with P&L responsibility to the awarded budget to the best of their ability
Analyzes, prioritizes and drives execution of tasks on the Critical Path
Ensures customer satisfaction through excellent communication and achieves on time deliveries with excellent quality
Set program priorities and provides tactical guidance on day-to-day program issues
Ensures previous lessons learned are incorporated into program planning and execution
Manages Integrated Project Team (IPT) to reach targeted project business goals and Customer expectations
Establishes priorities and workflows; facilitates identification of root cause, conducts analysis and resolves issues with appropriate resources departments and/or action plans
The primary duties of this job require administrative, non-manual work directly related to business operations involving responsibility for processes and policies of significance, evaluation of possible solutions and results of the work for which the employee is responsible and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
Other responsibilities as assigned