US - DOD - Sr Project Management Specialist

Job Title: : Sr Project Management Specialist
Location: Woburn, MA - 01801
Duration: 06 Month
Pay Rate Range:$60 - $69.99

Introduction

Our organization is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to lead and manage customer-focused projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing proposals, negotiating contract requirements, and managing multifunctional program teams to meet contractual obligations. This role involves direct engagement with customers and the development and execution of business plans.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work directly on a W2 basis.
• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5-7 years' experience in Program Management within the Defense industry; or, Master's degree and a minimum of 3-4 years' experience in the same field.
• US Citizen or US Person.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8-10 years' experience in Program Management within the Defense industry; or, Master's degree and a minimum of 5-7 years' experience in the same field.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relevant internal and external relationships; established strong customer rapport.
• Experience in successfully driving program performance against business and customer goals.
• Strong financial acumen associated with proposal pricing, contract negotiations, and estimate costs at completion.
• Experienced Program Manager on RF/Microwave programs with the DoD industry.
• Multi-discipline experience in Program Management, Operations Management, Business Development, or Engineering.
• Experience in managing new component or small product/system development programs.
• PMI Certification.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Establish executable plans and associate risk mitigations to achieve/exceed the annual business plan associated with Orders, Revenue, Profitability, and Cash.
• Define the objectives and strategies of the program, including strategic and company objectives consistent with customer and contractual requirements.
• Develop and implement effective customer communication plans to provide timely communications, represent the Voice of Customer, build customer relationships, define customer objectives, and manage customer satisfaction.
• Control the timely start and completion of program tasks to assure fulfillment of program cost and schedule objectives.
• Coordinate the creation of action plans with IPTs to achieve contractual obligations.
• Coordinate program activities with cognizant support functions.
• Assure the optimum utilization of Client and program resources.
• Assure effective management of subcontracts and execution of the program material plan.
• Conduct regular reviews of program performance, evaluating the current and projected status against the approved plan.
• Implement a proactive risk management process.
• Assure regular team identification, mitigation planning, and review of program risks, both during the program-planning phase and regularly during program execution.
• Measure and improve program performance through the investigation of improved processes, tools, staff training, facilities, and team dynamics.
• Perform regular reviews of task estimates, challenging the team to eliminate wasteful approaches.
• Establish a management reserve to provide resources for unexpected program challenges.
• Implement an effective issues resolution process.
• Assure regular team identification, action planning, closure, and review of program issues.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

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