Sr. Specialist, Project Manager
Camden, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama
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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Project Manager
Job Code: 20128
Job Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Specialist, Project Manager, this role will be located out of our Missile Solutions Sector Headquarters facility in Huntsville, AL. The Project Manager will assist in executing all phases of programs. Drives project action to achieve operational and financial objectives for an existing program. Responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas coordinating with varied groups and working with a program lead or manager to achieve results. Acts as customer contact for project activities participating in sessions with customers for assigned aspects of project execution. Assists in coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget efforts. Projects include production support efforts such as standing up or moving production lines and validating new or replacement materials for solid rocket motor components.
Essential Functions:
Works under supervision with responsibility for project or processes within the functional program management area.
Communicates with contacts within and outside the organization (e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.) for execution of the project objectives.
Manages the technical, cost and schedule of projects to ensure financial well-being of the overall program.
Works with technical team to develop and implement production processes, tooling and equipment design, material evaluation plans, data analysis and application activities in support of the projects.
Responsible for developing and monitoring/updating project plans consistent with the overall program plan and command media.
Responsible for briefing management and supporting program managers for briefing customers on all facets of assigned projects. Frequent management interaction is routine.
Up to 25% business travel to suppliers and other production sites (Camden, AR; Orange, VA).
Position may require overtime work as needed to meet business objectives.
Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearence.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant project management experience, Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related project management experience, or 10 years of prior related project management experience in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with DoD contract execution.
Experience with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
Working knowledge of general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles.
Experience with hardware production.
Experience with solid rocket motor component development and production.
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