Project Manager – Defense Systems / EVM / PMP
Trispoke managed services
Temple, TX
Project Manager - Temple, TX - 76504
Pay Rate: $62.00 /Hr on W2
9/80 schedule (Every other Friday off)
Travel: Up to 20% travel required
Position Description
This Project Manager is accountable for all on-site program activities of the US Army Bradley post production integration efforts, including the following:
Supporting the program to achieve cost/profitability, schedule, and technical performance objectives with a high level of customer satisfaction Establishing program direction and indirect management for the matrixed team executing the scope (Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contracts, Finance and/or others)
Effectively managing and integrating program complexities including multiple production elements Proactively planning for activities on the current contract.
Actively and effectively managing risks and opportunities. Making timely and ethical decisions with sound judgment while complying with the contract, policies and procedures. Continuously improving project performance including capturing, evaluating, and applying lessons learned.
Effectively presenting project status and proposals to the program team and Senior Management Developing program/project plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, identification of risks, contingency plans, and allocation of available resources Leading and inspiring diverse teams in a high tempo environment spanning multiple sites including industry partners and suppliers.
The Project Manager will:
Lead and utilize a team of indirect reports to work across functional lines to meet the program objectives and deliverables
Work with peers to maintain a program schedule that consolidates multiple projects across contracts.
Manage the flow of vehicles and hardware into the facility to support the on-time delivery of contract deliverables.
Present project status at program and technical reviews with customers with various levels of the BAE Systems organization.
Act as primary point of contact between BAE Systems and the customer, suppliers, and key customer stakeholders; this includes working across time zones
Make decisions to deliver cost-effective solutions to the company and ensure assigned projects meet financial commitments for orders, sales, profit, and cash, while managing to an appropriate level of risk Identify and assess performance gaps to customer expectations or program objectives, develop and initiate improvement plans to close the gaps, and utilize metrics to verify performance to plan
Responsible for completion of deliverables and on-time delivery
Skills Required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage and report project schedules and budgets
Experience presenting project status to leadership and stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a high-volume environment
Excellent organizational and follow-through skills with strong attention to detail
Skills Preferred
Project Management certification such as PMP or PgMP (PMI)
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience with project planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling processes
Education Required
Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience
Education Preferred
Master's Degree with 7 years of experience
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