Sr. Specialist, Project Manager - Huntsville, United States - Aerojet Rocketdyne
Description
Job Title:
Sr. Specialist, Project Manager
Job ID: 10814
Job Location:
Huntsville, AL, Hybrid
Job Schedule: 9/80, Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Specialist, Project Manager to join the team at our Missile Solutions Headquarters site located in Huntsville, AL.
Essential Functions:
70% - Effective execution of responsible project(s):
Responsible for effectively utilizing functional organizations to integrate research and development, production, quality assurance, test, production support, procurement, contractual and financial data under the immediate guidance of the Program Manager.
Ensure timely submittal of all customer data submittals.
Utilize earned value management to manage project establishing earned value baseline.
10% - Control/Cost Account Management (CAM) - Responsible for schedule and cost variance analysis.
Effectively communicate schedule & budget to functional organizations Perform variance reviews and implement corrective actions as required to ensure effective earned value & programmatic controls.
5% - Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, and managers.5% - Support proposals for various program needs. Collaborate with program team to define scope. Provide Basis of Estimate (BOE) and manufacturing section of proposals.
5% - Travel to customers and suppliers to support program objectives.
5% - Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
Requires strong knowledge of job area. Typically viewed as having a specialty within discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management. Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Aerospace or defense development experience
Direct experience of solid rocket programs
Project Management Institute (PMI) certification, PMP certification or Project Management certificate
Knowledge of project management within the framework of the Project Management Institute including Project Planning, Project Control (Earned Value), Project Execution, Communication, Procurement, and Quality
Demonstrated ability in team building and leadership skills to achieve project objectives
Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously
Ability to communicate with teammates, managers, and customers in a courteous and professional manner
Proficient in the use of all the basic MS Office tools and therefore be proficient in computer operating systems, MS Outlook, MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), MS PowerPoint (presentations, storyboard development, logic diagrams), MS Visio (business diagrams and sketches), and MS Word (tables, program plans).
Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
Innovative thinking abilities who can challenge existing systems in order to create bold, inventive solutions that enhance efficiency within development and production projects