Project Manager (Associate or Mid-Level)

Description

The company's defense, space and security unit is hiring an Associate or Mid-Level Project Manager for the Minuteman program, based at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah.

You will report to the Spares Program Manager and keep program work on schedule, within budget and aligned with contract and quality terms. You are the main contact for internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with Supplier Management to get parts and materials delivered on time for program schedules and customer commitments.
• Plan production with Manufacturing Management, the Manufacturing Management Organization and Operations so the Statement of Work is met.
• Resolve problems with Manufacturing Management, escalate them quickly, and tell the program right away about any effect on schedule, cost or execution.
• Work with Quality to complete First Article Inspection activities and deliver them to the customer as required.
• Give the Program Manager regular updates on schedule, cost, risks, issues and open action items.
• Maintain the Estimate at Completion and make sure charges across the program are accurate and correctly assigned.
• With Supplier Management and Engineering, get supplier engineering questions and technical issues resolved promptly.
• Identify, assess, track and manage risks, issues and opportunities across the full program lifecycle.
• Keep cross-functional communication and problem solving moving so work continues with minimal disruption.
• Keep program documentation, status reports and action tracking accurate and consistent.
• Escalate concerns when needed so decisions are made in time.

Requirements

• Level 2: 2+ years of experience in related work.
• Level 3: 5+ years of experience in related work.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook.
• Preferred: experience tracking action items, risks, issues and status updates.
• Preferred: clear written and verbal communication, including giving updates and escalating concerns.
• Preferred: ability to juggle several priorities, work on your own and see tasks through to completion.
• Preferred: background in project coordination, program support, operations, manufacturing, supply chain or a similar setting.
• Preferred: experience coordinating cross-functional work to keep schedules and deliverables on track.
• Preferred: experience with cost tracking, reporting or budget management.
• Preferred: experience working with internal stakeholders and helping resolve issues.
• Preferred: comfort working at a quick pace while handling several priorities.
• Preferred: strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Conditions

Location: Hill Air Force Base, Ogden, Utah. You must live in the immediate area or pay your own way to relocate, since relocation assistance is not negotiable for this role.

Successful candidates must pass the company's Conflict of Interest assessment.

You must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance is required after start.

The company will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift 1, United States of America.

This is not an Export Control position and not a Safety Sensitive position.

The company is a Drug Free Workplace, so applicants and employees can be tested for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP and alcohol when criteria are met under company policy.

Benefit programs and their options can vary by location, hire date and collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

• 401(k): the company matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 10% of eligible pay, and the match vests immediately at 100%.
• Student loan match: eligible enrolled U.S. employees can have qualified student loan payments counted, along with their own match-eligible contributions, toward the company match in their 401(k).
• Total rewards include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees can enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Pay ranges: Level 2 $76,500 to $103,500; Level 3 $94,350 to $127,650. Pay depends on experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.