Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating a cross-functional team's activities to manage and implement project and interrelated projects from initiation to final operational stage. Determine, monitor, and review all project economics to include costs, operational budgets, staffing requirements, sub-contractors, resources, and risk. Identify and assembles the appropriate blend of resources to meet project needs and requirements, including sub- contractor selection. Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to the project. Lead the project team(s) in determining client requirements and translating requirements into operational plans. Ensure adherence to legally binding requirements and client's long-term goals. Facilitate status review meetings among project team members and clients. Work with senior management on project proposals, bids, contracts, estimates, and schedules. Propose and develop add-on program opportunities. Mentor and train the customer and vendor in project management methods, procedures, and activities. Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues. Coach and counsel members of cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals, meet established schedules, and resolve technical or operational issues. Establish appropriate metrics for measuring key program criteria. Determine and install appropriate automated systems for management of projects. Identify and recommend contingency measures. Facilitate the creation of communication plans, ensuring that appropriate information is exchanged among key stakeholders. Advise senior management on project management capability and risk. Maintain awareness on emerging technologies and project management techniques.
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