Senior Project Manager

Our DOD / Aerospace client is looking to fill a Senior Project Manager position that just opened in Canonsburg, PA . In this role you will be managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs.

Managing subcontracts and providing additional program interface with customers and the internal engineering and production team.

To be considered, you will have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience . Must have Earned Value Management experience.

You must also be a US Citizen.

Location : Canonsburg, PA

Position : Senior Project Manager

Contract : 12-24 months with opportunity to go direct / permanent

Pay : $58.57 / hour

Schedule : Hybrid

Responsibilities :

• Assist with managing cost, schedule, and technical performance of programs to ensure project contractual work products are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manages subcontracts for critical components.
• Provide additional program interface with customers and the internal engineering and production team.
• Assists with the development of the performance measurement baseline and monitors execution, including establishment of and routine reporting on the technical performance, financial status, and program risks and issues.
• Assists the Program Manager by drafting the monthly Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) in coordination with inputs from Control Account Managers.
• Identifies program problems and issues, and coordinates with the Program Manager, functional managers and customers to obtain solutions.
• Reviews reports and briefings prepared by staff for quality and compliance to contract requirements.
• Provides oversight and management of supplementary technical instructions from the customer.
• Supports execution of program reviews (quarterly travel anticipated).
• Prepares and delivers formal briefings.
• Complies with quality assurance and security procedures in the performance of duties.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated project leadership in a related engineering development and / or production program.
• Integrated hardware and software systems with a high degree of complexity.
• Knowledgeable of defense contracting and finance, including Earned Value (EIA-748).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experienced with MS Office and related software applications.

About our client :

Our client is a mission critical DOD Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country.

Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence and cyber end users on a international basis.

About APR :

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.