CDS Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

A Project Manager will be assigned to the FFG program management team with emphasis on planning, organizing, and monitoring aspects of the FFG program in search of maximizing return on investment (ROI) and managing to cost, schedule, and quality parameters. This work includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and analyzing program requirements and information, chairing meetings/devising agendas, researching available technologies or capabilities, conducting business case analyses/determining the ROI, preparing proposals, managing subcontracts, producing required periodic reports, and developing briefings and other material necessary to communicate Program Manager guidance and recommendations. The individual is expected to have an ability to read, interpret, and clearly present complex information; interact with customers, partners, and colleagues; listen well; keep the senior leadership team well-informed; and, resolve issues identified by stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Position will involve regular interaction with all levels of FMM's operations/senior staff, customers regulatory bodies, and major suppliers.
• Collects and develops documents and data for submission to the customer. Additonally the Project Manager will track and manage the submissions from other departments to ensure compliance with the contract.
• Oversees the preparation of associated reports, charts, and graphs on program, project, or contract status; makes presentations to senior management to keep them apprised.
• Has excellent written and verbal skills to interface with all levels of the organization through the attendance of meetings and written memos. Excellent writing skills are also needed to develop business case analyses and bid proposals.
• Assists in the preparation of a Manufacturing/Construction Plan that complies with the cost proposal and contract specifications.
• Provides assistance to technical/operations staff, coordinating efforts with contracts/subcontracts, cost estimating, corporate accounting and human resource staffs to assess impact of contract change notices, engineering change proposals, etc.
• Maintains/monitors management control requirements for designated contracts, programs, projects and/or tasks. Analyzes and reviews all cost (time, materials, and equipment) information and data to ensure all phases of the statement of work are included.
• Support the assessment of financial impact of project status to budget.
• Assists in preparation of completion cost estimates (EACs), projections on funding, estimate on margins, and other planned reports.
• Monitors performance to contracts, oversees contract compliance, and support negotiations with the customer on contract change proposals.
• Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelors degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar field - or a high school diploma and ten years of experience in industry. Degree requirements are to be satisfied with a degree from an accredited college or university. Experience requirements can be met by work done in the following fields: project management, administration, management control, accounting, contract/subcontract or other analytical role.
• Major Defense Industry experience a plus.

SKILLS:

• Works well individually, or as a team, within a functional matrix organization
• Must possess cross-functional team management skills
• Must be familiar with manufacturing processes
• Must have strong customer service and negotiation skills
• Must have contract and sub-contract vendor relation skills
• Must have successful problem resolution skills
• Must have the ability to read/analyze program metrics
• Must be familiar with cost, schedule, and quality aspects
• Must have an understanding of risk/opportunity management
• Must have an understanding of change management
• Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills, specifically MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills
• Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality

COMPETENCIES:

• Servant Leadership
• Attention to detail
• Sense of Urgency
• Ownership and Accountability
• Team Work and Collaboration

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.