Project Manager

Project Manager

Global Technical Systems (GTS) provides innovative, cost-effective, high-tech engineering products and product-based services encompassing latest generation software and hardware solutions and engineering services for defense, homeland security, and other critical government interests. GTS products and services span a spectrum that includes mission-critical combat systems processors; C4ISR; technology development including threat detection, biometric identification systems, and composite applications for munitions, armor and energy storage; avionics test systems; and lifecycle logistics support and repair.

Our headquarters office in Virginia Beach, VA is searching for a Project Manager to work in-person at 421 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

General Description :

Under general supervision, plans and directs all aspects of DoD Product and Support Services activities for a particular program. Ensures all Support Services projects initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organizations and programs established policies, and objectives. May direct multiple tasks on a single project or multiple projects within a program or organization. Provides overall technical guidance and personnel management, ensuring the timely and cost-effective accomplishment of contractual requirements. Completes required reports and submissions as required and provides project supervision and will be responsible for meeting project schedule and cost goals.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manages projects from planning through delivery.
• Liaises between project members, cross-functional teams, external vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated.
• Utilizes appropriate tools to plan project timelines, tasks, milestones and deadlines.
• Plans and facilitates project meetings to align the project team to methods and goals and to track project tasks.
• Prepares agendas, meeting notes and project summaries.
• Monitors task completion status to identify at risk project tasks and to develop mitigation plans.
• Prepares technical reports or related documentation.
• Communicates schedule, changes, and risks to all stakeholders.
• Develops estimates for future projects.
• Allocates resources, budgets and hours to the project and adjusts allocations when necessary.
• Supports business development or proposal efforts.

Work Experience Requirements :

Bachelors degree in a business or technical field and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant project management experience or equivalent. Experience with managing costs, schedule and performance. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Educational Requirements (or equivalent) :

BS / BA

Essential Skills / Experience :

Detail oriented, entrepreneurial, and effective at presenting technical and program information at all levels. High performance team player while still being able to work independently. An ability to lead and coordinate scoping, technical requirements gathering, estimating, and planning for multiple project or tasks. Experience in coordinating systems development, qualification, manufacturing, testing or validation for major applications. An ability to organize and manage multiple priorities that utilize shared resources. Quality orientation and attention to detail. Individual must also successfully collaborate with a diverse set of individuals. Comprehend and effectively integrate new ideas and concepts. Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD security clearance.

Beneficial Skills / Experience :

Prior experience with Navy or C4ISR systems. Prior experience in DoD Contracting. Experience with Navy Acquisition and contract management. State and Federal Regulation compliance knowledge. Project Management Certification (PMP)

Internal Training Required (e.g., QMS Procedures, Work Instructions, Checklists)-list all for this PD (do not need to include ISO Training assigned to all employees) :

The above position description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this position. Pursuant to our contract with the federal government, U.S. citizenship is required for this position. GTS offers a stimulating and exciting work atmosphere with competitive salary and benefits package. GTS is ISO 9001 : 2015 certified.