Project Manager III

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Platform Aerospace is the industry leader in rapid aircraft and UAV modification and system integration through our world-class engineering, design, analysis and fabrication teams.

JOB TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER III

DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

REPORTS TO: COO

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

LOCATION: HOLLYWOOD, MD

PRIMARY FUNCTION

You will join our cross-functional team in ensuring assigned projects are accomplished to the statement of work (SOW) and within the timeline and budget. Our team works hard, supports each other, and walks away satisfied and proud of their results. If you would like to be part of our Project Management team and you meet the minimum requirement for this job opportunity, submit your application!

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Control

• Ensures project meets internal and client expectations with respect to quality, budget, delivery timelines and strategy.
• When project control is in jeopardy, create contingency plans with appropriate input from key team members and implement a revised project schedule, scope, or budget in a timely manner.

Project Planning

• Explains implications of changes to project scope and/or objectives to the client and to the project team.
• Creates or participates in the creation of project documentation.
• Establishes and maintains a usable and well-communicated schedule for all phases of a project.

Client Management

• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client s business, organization, and objectives.
• Manages day-to-day client interaction.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions

Internal Project Reporting and Administration

• Leads or assists with the preparation of estimating new jobs to obtain new business.
• Maintains project quality, client and team satisfaction and project success metrics during regularly scheduled meetings.
• Tracks and reports weekly on percent complete, budget, schedule slippage, project effort and duration to complete and other key project metrics. Weekly report is to be given at staff meetings. When necessary, work with external contractors in addition to internal resources.
• Defines skill sets (competencies) required for the project based on project specifications and requirements.

Project Accounting and Finance

• Understands basic revenue models, profit and loss, cost-to-complete projections and make decisions accordingly.
• Understands pricing model and billing procedures.
• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Manages project budget and provides a completed project total cost summary for each project.
• Performs other duties as are necessary and/or required.

Project Quality Management

• Creates initial work orders for applicable departments to start projects according to the SOW.
• Maintains a log per project which lists finalized work orders from all necessary departments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Experience with NAVAIR

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 12 years of related Program/project Management experience. B.S. 8 years of demonstrated experience in Program Management may be considered. Degree should be focused on Business, Engineering, IT, Computer Science, or other related fields. An A.S. 10 of relevant Program management may be considered
• Demonstrated expertise in Department of Defense and US Navy
• Knowledge and experience in Aerospace or Defense Industry
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

BENEFITS: