Project Manager
At PLEXSYS, our teams design, build and deliver Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) innovation and training solutions to customers around the world. With over 200 employees in seventeen states and four foreign countries, we contribute our success to enabling better trainingeverydayacross the globe.
As an employee of PLEXSYS, you'll find a culture that empowers you to achieve your professional objectives, give your personal best, and work with other highly passionate individuals. Our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork and agility drive our daily decisions, identify our focus areas, and inspire our organizational culture.
- This position is contingent upon contract award.
General Description
The Project Manager will support contract execution and business development for DoD systems such as E-3G Airborne Warning and Control Systems, Control and Reporting Center / Tactical Operations Center, Joint Synthetic Environment training systems and networks, and report directly to the Program Manager. The Project Manager has oversight of all projects / contracts in assigned area of responsibility ensuring overall project / contract goals and deliverables are accomplished on-time and within budget. They are required to identify and manage cross-project / contract dependencies, provide insight by actively seeking out information from customers / partner contractors / Site Managers to improve customer support, system performance and market share.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for managing complex projects, and contractsManage scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors, and contractual deliverablesLiaison for concurrency / modification upgrades to fielded systemGuides projects through functional acceptance tests, implementation, and executionDevelops risk management strategies for projects and program in accordance with Earned Value Management principlesAssists Program Manager and Vice-President of Operations in planning and setting goals and milestonesPerforms team / individual assessment and evaluationsSupervises personnel in the conduct of daily activities and development of procedures to support proper conduct of activitiesDefines and assigns resources to ensure the project / program are successfulRecognizes areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementationEnsures all program and project measures comply with company standards and proceduresDefines and establishes relations with the customer regarding contract actions and growth opportunitiesPrepares reports for upper management and customer regarding status of projectEstablishes and maintains positive working relationship with executive level customersDevelops and manages operating budget for assigned projectsMonitors project schedules to ensure contractual requirements are metCoordinates with Program Manager and Vice-President of Operations on contractual issues to represent corporate position to the customerSupports contract negotiation with applicable Program Managers for contracts / contract mods with Government Contracting Officer or Prime contractorMonitors environment at all project locations to identify additional customer / client needs or requirements that may evolve into future business development opportunitiesLeverages extensive knowledge of LVC / DMO operations, the synthetic training industry, as well as military experience, to develop and enhance relationships with new and existing customersCollaborates and builds win-win partnerships externally with customers with a particular focus on understanding how to create competitive discriminators in the highly cost-competitive synthetic training environmentConducts in-depth presentations of PLEXSYS products and servicesPerforms other duties, as assignedRequirements
Demonstrated success in execution of program and project management processes to include Earned Value Management integrationStrong communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to understand and create complex spreadsheetsVerified excellent leadership skills aligning with corporate cultureMinimum five years of staff management, business development, or program management experienceBachelors' Degree in Engineering, Business Management or Administration (or related field)Obtain / maintain a Top-Secret clearance and approval for Special Access ProgramDesirable
Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationSeven to ten years of experience in Aerospace Command and Control or equivalentJoint experience (USAF, Navy, Army, Marines, as well as foreign military exposure)Master of Business Administration or similar field10+ years of DoD / industry experience focused on C2ISR, modeling / simulation, and LVC / DMO infrastructureExtensive knowledge, experience, and success with DoD acquisitionsExperience with Atlassian Confluence and JIRA, MS Project, and SalesforcePerks
As a PLEXSYS employee, you can expect certain advantages; such as advancement based on performance, competitive wages, valuable benefits and a great working environment. Our team is committed to ensuring an environment that empowers individuals to realize their full potential by providing opportunities and necessary support to achieve personal and professional goals.
Medical / Vision / Prescription / Dental BenefitsLife, AD&D and Long Term Disability CoveragePaid Holidays, Military Leave, and Paid Time Off401k Plan with eligibility from first day of employmentEducation reimbursement for job-related courses for full-time employeesPriceClub / COSTCO / Sam's Club annual membership