Project Manager

Essential Functions: Determine project scope, timeline, risks, and deliverables for assigned projectsManage entire project lifecycle and be accountable for overall project successExecute project work plans and provide input as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsExecute day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scopeTrack and report on project progressCollaborate with all cross functional teams to achieve a successful project outcome including the reservation of production capacity to support the projectAssist Sales Operations Coordinators and engage with vendors as necessary in the planning, scheduling, tracking, and timely delivery of customer orders associated with the projects in which engaged. These solutions center on a wide range of hardware from end user devices to rugged mobile computers for field operations, and networking, compute, and storage equipment for integration into military platforms.

Project ManagerBackground:NCS has been providing product-based IT solutions to Federal and military customers since our inception in 1996. These solutions center on a wide range of hardware from end user devices to rugged mobile computers for field operations, and networking, compute, and storage equipment for integration into military platforms. Over the years, NCS built up a substantial integration, manufacturing, quality, and logistics infrastructure. At the same time, we also developed and refined robust business practices to compete effectively in the markets that we focus on; e.g., Federal civilian agencies, all three branches of the military, and the System Integrator community serving them. In October 2023, NCS moved into a state-of-the-art 108,000 square foot facility in Innovation Park @ Prince William, Manassas, Virginia. This facility magnifies the strengths that we have gathered over the years to position us well for future growth and diversification which have been defined in our Go-To Market strategy.This strategy centers on IT product-based services formulated into a number of solutions targeted at different addressable markets and charts our development trajectory for the next five years.Summary: The Project Manager is responsible for managing the execution of all major and strategically significant projects for NCS. The individual serving in this role will facilitate the delivery of IT hardware products along with accompanying services, whether performed at NCS or at customer's sites, ensuring that all project requirements for timelines, reporting, accuracy, and quality are met. The individual appointed to this position will report to the Director of Project Management.Essential Functions: Determine project scope, timeline, risks, and deliverables for assigned projectsManage entire project lifecycle and be accountable for overall project successExecute project work plans and provide input as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsExecute day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scopeTrack and report on project progressCollaborate with all cross functional teams to achieve a successful project outcome including the reservation of production capacity to support the projectAssist Sales Operations Coordinators and engage with vendors as necessary in the planning, scheduling, tracking, and timely delivery of customer orders associated with the projects in which engaged.Ability to prioritize and react rapidly to short suspense deadlinesPrepare project status and ad-hoc reports as needed for customer and managementIdentify, analyze, mitigate, and monitor risks on project and escalate as neededServe as primary escalation point and accountable owner for all project-related issues through resolutionFacilitate team and customer meetingsCommunicate relevant project information to managementResolve and/or escalate changes that increase risks which could impact schedule, cost, and scope in a timely fashionAssist in identification of ideas on the improvement of various departmental and program-wide processesAcknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributionsLead, motivate, manage and support assigned team members to ensure adherence to process and procedures and to maximize contribution to effectiveness and efficiencyEffectively communicate with each team member utilizing his/her fullest potentialConduct post-project evaluation and document lessons learned Experience: Knowledge of Microsoft Project and SAP helpfulExperience working on IT hardware related contracts desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrable experience in product delivery Project Management, Business Analysis, or similar is requiredProven record of success managing product delivery projects end to endWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Excel a mustProfessional demeanor in appearance and conductSelf-starter, highly motivated, disciplined, and able to work independently, and within a team environment, with minimal supervisionMust be willing to take initiative to analyze and solve problemsStrong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and managementAnalytical and problem-solving skills to handle any issues that occur during project completionExcellent organizational skills and strong attention to detailAbility to multi-task and prioritize deadlines for multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfullyRegular and reliable attendanceHigh-energy work ethic and willing to work additional hours during high volume periods of businessOther duties as assigned NCS Technologies, lnc. provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.Once job offer is accepted you will be subject to a back ground check.