Project Manager

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.

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.

The Project Manager will also fulfill Nellis Site Manager responsibilities operating and maintaining the Mission Crew Simulator to include system hardware and software as well as explore, research, and develop methods to expand training opportunities. Site Manager responsibilities additionally include coordinating and de-conflicting training events and schedules, scheduling personnel to support daily operations, and leading Training Systems Engineers and White Force team in performance of their duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for managing complex projects, and contracts

Manage scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors, and contractual deliverables

Manage the scheduling, training, certifications, personal development, and personnel evaluations of all site Training System Engineers and White Force personnel

Liaison for concurrency / modification upgrades to fielded system

Guides projects through functional acceptance tests, implementation, and execution

Develops risk management strategies for projects and program in accordance with Earned Value Management principles

Assists Program Manager and Vice-President of Operations in planning and setting goals and milestones

Performs team / individual assessment and evaluations

Supervises personnel in the conduct of daily activities and development of procedures to support proper conduct of activities.

Defines and assigns resources to ensure the project / program are successful

Power-on and configure training system, Instructor Operational Stations, communications systems, visual and teleconferencing equipment, networks to include printers and other associated equipment in order to meet scheduled training events and / or scheduled maintenance

Recognizes areas for internal improvement and develop plans for implementation

Ensures all program and project measures comply with company standards and procedures

Defines and establishes relations with the customer regarding contract actions and growth opportunities

Prepares reports for upper management and customer regarding status of project.

Establishes and maintains positive working relationship with executive level customers

Develops and manages operating budget for assigned projects

Monitors project schedules to ensure contractual requirements are met

Coordinates with Program Manager and Vice-President of Operations on contractual issues to represent corporate position to the customer

Supports contract negotiation with applicable Program Managers for contracts / contract mods with Government Contracting Officer or Prime contractor

Monitors environment at all project locations to identify additional customer / client needs or requirements that may evolve into future business development opportunities

Leverages extensive knowledge of LVC / DMO operations, the synthetic training industry, as well as military experience, to develop and enhance relationships with new and existing customers

Collaborates 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 environment

Conducts in-depth presentations of PLEXSYS products and services

Performs other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Demonstrated success in execution of program and project management processes to include Earned Value Management integration

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to understand and create complex spreadsheets

Verified excellent leadership skills aligning with corporate culture

Minimum five years of staff management, business development, or program management experience

Bachelors' Degree in Engineering, Business Management or Administration (or related field)

Current DoD 8140.03 IAT Level II and IAM Level I or higher certification (i.e. Security + or equivalent certification) within 6-months of hire

Obtain / maintain a Top-Secret clearance and approval for Special Access Program

Desirable

Program Management Professional (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Seven to ten years of experience in Aerospace Command and Control or equivalent

Joint experience (USAF, Navy, Army, Marines, as well as foreign military exposure)

Master of Business Administration or similar field

10+ years of DoD / industry experience focused on C2ISR, modeling / simulation, and LVC / DMO infrastructure

Extensive knowledge, experience, and success with DoD acquisitions

Experience with Atlassian Confluence and JIRA, MS Project, and Salesforce

Perks

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 Benefits
• Life, AD&D and Long Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan with eligibility from first day of employment
• Education reimbursement for job-related courses for full-time employees
• PriceClub / COSTCO / Sam's Club annual membership