Project Manager

CACI•Orlando, FL

10d•$68,400 - $143,700•Hybrid

About The Position

CACI is looking for an Associate Project Manager to join our Space Line of Business, supporting our Photonics team. This role involves developing and managing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), maximizing program performance through active schedule, cost, and risk management, and working with team members to define, baseline, and manage work scope. The position requires developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), providing baseline budget and schedule estimates, and performing project resource planning. The Associate Project Manager will be involved in IMS development and tracking, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), Earned Value Management (EVM), critical path analysis, and developing contingency plans. Collaboration with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) and Program Leads for Earned Value metrics and Estimates To Complete (ETCs) is essential. The role also includes attending project team meetings, facilitating action item tracking, and participating in Risk Management Board (RMB) meetings to identify, manage, and mitigate risks, opportunities, and issues. The Associate Project Manager will collect, organize, and analyze program performance data and prepare progress reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in project planning/management, or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience.
3+ years in supporting teams planning and executing to a program schedule and budget.
Experience with Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) scheduling utilizing MS Project or equivalent
Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and a high degree of initiative.
Strong oral communication including the ability to express ideas and information and facilitate an open exchange of ideas.
Solid written communication skills with the ability to express facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Strong team collaboration and analytical skills with ability to execute and follow-through on tasks to completion.
Demonstrated problem solving to include the ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; find alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments.
Requires a high degree of independent thought and decision making.
Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Project Management concepts and techniques.
Knowledge of program financial concepts, including P&L, MR, ROS, etc.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System techniques and reporting.
Some experience with electronics product development that includes hardware, firmware and software content.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) utilizing MS Project.
Maximize program performance through active schedule, cost, and risk management
Work with team members to define, baseline, and manage work scope.
Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for assigned projects.
Provide baseline budget and schedule estimates for projects.
Work with people managers to identify resources and perform project resource planning.
Perform project Integrated Master Schedule development and tracking utilizing MS Project.
Work with project teams on IMS tracking, Schedule Risk Assessment (SRA), and Earned Value Management (EVM)
Perform critical path analysis, track progress against baselines, perform what-if analyses, and develop contingency plans.
Work with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) and Program Leads to record and track Earned Value metrics and perform Estimates To Complete (ETCs).
Attend project team meetings and facilitate tracking/completion of action items.
Attend project Risk Management Board (RMB) meetings to identify, manage, and mitigate risks, opportunities, and issues. Keep track of all risks and mitigations.
Collect, organize, and analyze key program performance and planning data.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on all assigned projects.