Project Manager
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary:
Note: Active Q security clearance is required for this role.
The Project Manager position is responsible for working collaboratively with clients and project teams for the coordination and completion of projects. The primary duty is to effectively manage schedule and resource needs of projects and addressing obstacles to project success. Track deadlines, assignments, and monitor project progress. Provide expertise and develop methods, techniques, guidelines and templates for project completion. Perform duties with a maintained focus on customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Support client in delivering projects on-time and within budget.
Build and maintain strong client and project team relationships - interface with customer at project meetings.
Perform effective teamwork among functional teams (management, engineering, and quality teams) and provide day to day direction for core team on assigned projects.
Responsible for implementation of PM principles/practices on a project or system.
Develop tools, methods, techniques, guidelines and templates for implementation of PM.
Responsible for planning and monitoring for small to mid-level projects in the life cycle phases of the startup, interim and close out.
Track project resource needs and contingency plans for key resources.
Work with project team on planning portfolio of project schedules.
Communicate deviations from timeline projections and propose solutions for delays and deviations.
Provide proactive and creative recommendations on how to meet goals and handle identified deviations.
Identify and present project related issues and facilitate resolutions both in and across function team.
Identify new opportunities with existing customers and new prospects and report findings to manager.
Prepare and analyze status reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Engineering preferred.
10 + years of work experience as a Project Manager, 5 years of experience in federal contracting or federal government agency environments.
Must possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and demonstrated effectiveness in engaging with clients and stakeholders across complex program environments.
Experience in industrial maintenance at a federal facility experience preferred
Lean six sigma expertise preferred
Advanced level understanding of Project Management principles and formal approach to project management (i.e. PMI, PMBOK, PMP).
Basic understanding of resource-loaded scheduling.
Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 experience.
Proficient user of MS Office applications, especially Excel.
Strong analytical/problem resolution skills
PMP certification preferred.
Prosci change management certification preferred.
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.
Working Conditions: This position is primarily performed in an office environment. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.
What We Offer:
Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!
Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.
Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.