Project Manager III

The Project Manager III is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects or group of projects that are highly complex and have a high level of risk. The Project Manager III will report to the division Program Manager. Frequently involved in several projects simultaneously, and the management of multiple project support personnel, and Project Coordinators.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operational success and management of multi-functional project teams supporting highly technical and complex projects; Ability to lead a proposal team; Ability to act on behalf of Program Manager in their absence; Adheres to company policies and procedures in preparing, collecting, recording, and maintaining project data; Prepare professional correspondence to vendors and customers; Perform inventory control activities by coordinating with Property Department; Supports team leadership in accomplishing their duties and responsibilities; Ability to maintain calendar and schedule appointments and/or conference rooms; Set-up and clean-up for events and meetings; Responsible for general administrative duties, such as filing, scanning, photocopying, typing, and data entry; Prepares meeting minutes for projects and track action items; Assist Project Manager with data queries, input data into project databases, and track outputs of required data; Ability to research parts/quotes/COTS items from simple to moderately complex BOM; Track issued purchase orders and due dates for all materials or services purchased and report delivery date issues to the Project Manager; Prepare internal project status reports for Project Manager or higher management; Prepare sole source justification documents and obtain Program Manager's approval; Assist Project Manager in compiling cost reports, schedule activities, and technical reporting CDRLS; Assist Project Manager in developing estimates to complete on cost and schedule activities; Assist Project Manager in identifying internal/external resource requirements; Assist Project Manager in BOE solicitation and compiling data from requested sources; Assist Project Manager in proposal development; Compiles cost reports, schedule activities, and technical reporting CDRLS; Develops estimates to complete cost and schedule activities; Identifies internal/external resource requirements; Solicit basis of estimates and compiling data from requested sources; Ability to coordinate effort in developing proposals for government contracts; Ability to lay out project schedules and create work flows in order to complete complex tasks; Coordinate and chair integrated product team meetings as necessary; Prepare professional correspondence to USG and interface with customer; Ability to act on behalf of the Project Manager in their absence; Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of projects; Facilitates and coordinates IPTs for project planning and execution; Interface with the government coordinator and customer on a daily basis; Establish work schedules; Reviews, writes and processes TDEP/TORFPs

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a relevant field; 10 years of task related work experience; 6 years of experience in DoD Acquisitions; 8 years of experience in a team leadership role or High school diploma or equivalent with 11 years of task related experience; Must be familiar with AS9100 & AS9110 quality requirements; Formal technical training or on the job training in DoD Acquisitions and manufacturing procurement experience; Ability to pass a drug and background screening; Must be able to obtain a government security clearance; Advanced computer skills; specifically using Microsoft Office Suite; Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Project and scheduling practices; Ability to enter data accurately into databases and multi-task across multiple projects; Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of management and staff; Effective communication skills; Professional customer service skills; Strong problem solving skills; Ability to perform basic mathematical computations; High degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently; Strong attention to detail and follow through; Knowledge and skills to solve technical and logistical issues on a major defense acquisition

Nice to have

Experience in civil or military aircraft operations is a plus