Sr. Project Manager DOD Projects

Sr. Project Manager DOD Projects

Rockaway, NJ

The Sr. Project Manager will support the team in two primary areas : Project Management : Will manage development, prototyping and production programs. This person will coordinate and manage program schedules, deliverables, budgets, and timelines, and will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to include government and industry representatives. Vendor engagement and coordination required. Business Development : Responsible for pursuing opportunities to grow and expand the business and promote Corporation brand recognition within the government contracting arena. Responsibilities will be as follows : Project management, coordination of tasks and activities, attendance at test events, coordination of visits / briefings, and preparation of reports and presentations. Ability to assist analytical / technical and engineering personnel with investigations, reviews, evaluation of data, materials, components and systems, problem solving and preparation of recommendations and implementation of solutions or modifications to meet customer requirements. Works to Identify innovative approaches to increase efficiency and lower costs to the customer Participates in technical discussions and reviews with the Team and Government Customers. Utilizes Microsoft Excel and Project to track project metrics. Communicate with management, customers, suppliers, quality division and others to facilitate program success. Identifies areas of business growth potential, creates action plans and sales strategies Develop and maintain client relationships, track, identify and add qualified prospects to sales pipeline Co-authors contract proposal submissions Essential Skills Needed for Success Knowledge of Engineering development and manufacturing programs, ability to read and interpret drawings & GD&T. Project Management experience and the ability to multitask and manage multiple engineering, prototyping and production projects simultaneously. Ability to communicate effectively, pay attention to detail and work as part of a team. Requires a demonstrated ability in business-to-business Problem-solving skills Guide activities of less experienced engineering and analytical / technical personnel and other support personnel. Familiarity within the industry including equipment. technology, supply-chain management and logistics. Knowledge of DoD (Ammunition, Munitions, Weapon Systems, Army, Navy) programs, contracts, and requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Pay Rate : 125,000-150,000