PROJECT MANAGER
If you have energy, drive and motivation, this role may be for you. This is an opportunity to be a business leader and drive projects to success for both the customer and the company. This position is a highly visible role both inside and outside of the company and promises to give the right candidate the variety, challenges and upward mobility great workers seek.
The successful candidate will be responsible for execution of all phases of the project life cycle for assigned projects. The PM coordinates and directs project teams and external customers through planning and execution of project within an established project management framework.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead project teams for successful execution, including providing direction and priority to the functional teams.
- Manage full life cycle of projects, including project planning, definition, design, development, testing, implementation, execution and closeout.
- Collaborate with project team members to:
- Ensure project objectives are met within the established cost, schedule and scope requirements.
- Identify project constraints and develop/implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Develop, review, approve and implement (within prescribed guidelines) changes to project scope, cost and/or schedule.
- Lead or facilitate production meetings, project steering committee meetings, and phase gate meetings, as required.
- Inform executive management of significant project status changes and, if applicable, recommended corrective actions.
- Regularly brief project status to the Senior Leadership Team, including financial, schedule, risk, quality, technical and customer satisfaction.
- Work with the functional managers to ensure all project activities are up-to-date, conduct what-if analysis, and improve project throughput.
- Collaborate with the other Project Managers and functional area managers to identify and eliminate scheduling and resource conflicts between competing projects.
- Maintain a high sense of urgency and "can-do" attitude in all areas.
- Facilitate customer relationships, internal improvement projects and technical problem solving.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Energy, drive and motivation are mandatory for this role.
- Associates degree in business, engineering or other relevant degree program preferred but relevant experience may be substituted.
- Three-five years of experience in a program/project management role is preferred.
- Effective communicator at all levels of the organization and with customers, both in writing and in person.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and clarify complex information qualitatively and using software tools (i.e., Excel or MS Project).
- Experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing, or other highly regulated environments is desired but not required.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
Does this position sound like a match for you? Complete our simple online application.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
All applicants will be considered for this position based upon experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital, disabled or veteran status. GTC is committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.