| Location | Little Rock, AR |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Salary | $70,738–$94,502.50 Per Year |
JOB SUMMARY:
Manages multiple, concurrent projects of small to moderate size while successfully reaching their objectives. May assist a more experienced project manager in the management of more complex projects.
Understands key functional processes for the relevant projects.
Understands and ensures compliance to DFJ standards for project management.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
Achieve project success by managing all activities of a project lifecycle to deliver/realize desired outcome(s) (time, budget, quality and benefits wise).
Initiation: identify stakeholders; determine objectives and scope identify staffing needs, kick-off project, etc.
Planning: create the Project Management Plan, refine the scope, develop and publish the schedule, identify and evaluate risks, etc.
Execution: acquire project team, manage project team, direct project work, manage communications, conduct procurements, etc.
Monitoring & Controlling: perform integrated change management, monitor scope, schedule, costs and quality progress, stakeholder’s engagement, etc.
Closure: confirm acceptance of deliverables, archive project documentation, release project team, close financial, etc.
The Project Manager may be assigned a focus area such as, but not limited to:
Business Transformation & Integration (IT, Facilities, Industrial, Organizational Change Management, etc.).
Aircraft Management or New Programs Management
Develop and release all project management related documentation.
Provide regular, accurate and timely project status to PMO management and other stakeholders as required.
Mentor less experienced project managers, within the department and outside (i.e. delegated projects), to develop a culture of project management and ensure compliance to procedures.
Promotes Industrial activities across the organization with positive communication and demeanor.
Support the PMO Manager in the creation and maintenance of the Industrial roadmap.
Tracking project performance and analyzing successful completion.
Meeting budgetary objectives and making adjustments (manage the budget).
May assist other project managers in the management of small, large, complex projects including A/c related.
NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
Create and/or update Project Management related documentation to support process modifications.
May conduct business analysis occasionally.
Researches and recommends continuous improvement opportunities related to DFJ project management standards and processes.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, Manufacturing Engineering or related. Two years of experience in aircraft completion and or manufacturing can be substituted for every one year of education required.
Five (5) years of experience with projects and/or project management. Master’s degree in related field offsets two years of experience required.
Currently have desire to get PMP or CAPM certification.
Must possess strong analytical skills: ability to gather, synthesize and present accurate and meaningful information to any level of hierarchy, ability to challenge situations and create information from data, and the ability to understand the impact of projects within a global strategy.
Strong interpersonal skills working with a diverse team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with stakeholders at different levels.
Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Strong ability to resolve project issues.
Proficiency in use of common computer tools including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project or similar.
Must be able to function throughout the total facility with or without reasonable accommodation.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree
Experience building and administering project plans in Microsoft Project or other project management tool
Business analysis experience
Ability to speak and understand French.
Experience with multiple management methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc…)
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Typical office environments.
Must be able to work for long periods at a computer terminal.
Travel by surface and air.
Must be available to work off-hours to meet project deadlines.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The compensation for this position typically falls between $70,738.00 and $94,502.50 per year. This position is not eligible for overtime under FLSA guidelines. Note, the final compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of relevant experience, Falcon-specific experience, relevant education/certifications, geographic location, and shift.
Our total compensation package also offers comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision), HSA and FSA options, 401k Plan with Company Match, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Supplemental Insurance, Group Legal, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more.
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