MANAGER, PROJECT

Job TitleMANAGER, PROJECTLocationJacksonville, FL 32221 US (Primary)Job TypeFull-TimeEducationBachelor's DegreeTravelUp to 10%Security ClearanceAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security ClearanceJob DescriptionAbout LSILSI is an employee-owned company that employs dynamic teams of professionals – people with the finest technical expertise, a level of passionate creativity, and a truly visionary outlook who deliver innovative training solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations. Everyone at LSI has a personal stake in our success. LSI has over 300 training support experts, engineers, and craftsmen on staff who develop state-of-the-art high-fidelity training devices, complex computer-based, highly interactive distributed learning products, and comprehensive, dynamic technical publications. LSI employee-owners collaborate to deliver training products and services for a myriad of programs and customers, using leading-edge technology and proven processes.Mission Our mission is to prepare our military and allies to be battle-ready through cutting-edge training products and services.Vision Our vision is to be the premier provider of military training solutions, renowned for our innovation and excellence. Through employee-ownership and teamwork, we will shape a future where every military service member is equipped to succeed in their mission.Guiding PrinciplesESOP Sustainability: We do everything within our control to meet project budgets and schedules, so our ESOP prospers.Take Ownership: Each Employee-Owner takes ownership at the individual level for their words, actions, and results. Individual ownership breeds accountability. Accountability breeds trust. When we hold ourselves accountable and trust our fellow employee-owners to do the same, we realize success.Clear Communication: We project confidence in our communication using unambiguous language and providing clear purpose and direction.Pursuit of Excellence: We aggressively pursue continuous improvement both as teams and individual employee-owners. We strive to get better every day. There is no room for mediocrity.Pride in Our Work: We know the value of our work and are proud of what we produce.Customer Focus: Customers are both internal and external and we strive to give both our best efforts.Assume Positive Intent: Assume others are well-intentioned in their actions and seek additional information about the circumstances to help solve problems. Assuming positive intent in all interactions is the key to building strong teams and working together to solve problems.One Voice: Every Employee-Owner is expected to speak up if they have an idea for improvement or if they disagree with a potential course of action. Once a decision is made, the entire team commits to it and moves forward with one voice.Apply: SummaryManages and supervises team personnel performing the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, presentation, and revision of the V-22 Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT).Essential Job Functions• Schedules daily workload for assigned personnel and supervises employees assigned to their project.

• Conducts regular status meetings with production team members and consistently recognizes and acknowledges the contributions of team members.
• Identifies issues regarding potential budget and schedule conflicts and provides input to the Program Manager. Makes recommendations to improve schedule, budget, and manpower to resolve unforeseen challenges.
• Develops a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) when required to establish a project development structure.
• Translates Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) into an MS Project Plan and provides a structured format to gather work activities. Identifies and explores task interdependencies with the Program Manager and key stakeholders.
• Ensures all deliverables developed within the division are routed through the complete QA review process. Ensures materials produced are in accordance with standards specified by the contract/delivery order.
• When designated, attends meetings and planning conferences in the absence of the Department Director or Program Manager. May be required to conduct briefings and have direct interface with primary Company customers. Delivers organized and informed presentations.
• Responsible for maintaining timesheets of assigned employees using the DELTEK timekeeping system. Performs periodic audits of all timesheets for employees under his or her purview, verifies times, discovers mistakes, and approves timesheets at the conclusion of each pay period. Reviews and approves expense reports filed by employees under his/her purview. Uses Impromptu Reports to verify man-hour projections.
• Assists the Department Director and/or Program Manager in monitoring budgeted resources for contract delivery orders assigned to the division and to subcontractors. Analyzes monthly costs (invoices, PSRs, DO Summary) to track and plan costs.
• Screens resumes and hold screening interviews for potential new employees in the division.
• Provides indoctrination, training, and guidance for new employees in the division.
• Provides initial personnel performance evaluations to the Department Director for assigned personnel. Completes and conducts 90-day and annual performance appraisals under approval authority of the Director, HR and senior management. Make recommendations for merit increases and bonuses. Recognize strong performers and document accordingly. Assists Department Director in disciplining poor performers, counsel and document appropriately.
• Ensures all employees under his or her purview complete annual HR training, security training, safety training, OPSEC training, and other training as required by the LSI Board of Directors.
• Assists in the preparation of other company presentation efforts as required.
• May be required to assist in the preparation of various proposal efforts within the company, including the development of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and WBS. Possesses a thorough understanding of LSI's products, services, and capabilities. Communicates effectively with customers to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and opportunities.
• Writes and submits lessons learned throughout the life of project to formally document successes, failures, and challenges so that these can be shared with other project managers.
• Must be capable of safely handling government-furnished equipment and materials.
• Must be available to work a standard weekly schedule with overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities• Supervises between 5 and 75 personnel of all skill sets.
• May be required to help subordinates determine and execute career development plans. May be required to act as a mentor to other junior project managers.
• Keeps the Department Director and Human Resources informed regarding employee's leave of absences. Approves and stays informed of employee Personal Time Off (PTO).
• Assists Director in handling difficult personnel situations, using appropriate discretion, tact, HR advice, and respect for individual.
• Attempts to relocate LSI project team members to other projects as required following project completion.
• May be required to review, complete, and sign project legal documents.Job RequirementsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Ability to travel on short notice as the job requires. Normally, travel will be less than 25% and will not be longer than one week in duration. Strong curriculum development/ISO background is desirable.
• Knowledge of interviewing and hiring rules and regulations and the skill to review resumes, interview candidates, and select effective employees is preferred.
• Knowledge of quality processes and ability to implement the LSI quality policy.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving skills, devotion to quality, and team-building skills.
• Ability to deliver well-constructed, polished presentations and briefings for clients and team members.
• Ability to manage client expectations and coordinate with clients and staff to establish firm expectation alignments.
• Ability to manage and lead a team of Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, Graphic Specialists, and Programmers, providing goals, direction, daily tasking, and recurring feedback to team members.
• Ability to analyze and interpret instructions and standards and develop work instructions.
• Understands and interprets contract and Task Order language and can develop schedules to implement the tasking.
• Familiar with financial management including budgeting, resource planning, financial reporting, and trends analysis.
• Ability to develop work estimates and cost estimates for various courseware development projects is preferred.
• Experience with DELTEK timesheet group is preferred.
• Must possess excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Must possess basic knowledge of MS Project and Earned Value Management software programs.
• Capable of operating standard office equipment, such as personal computers, e-mail accounts, telephones, copiers, scanners, facsimile machines, and other required audio/visual equipment.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance when required by the contract.Education and Experience• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited university is preferred.
• Project Manager ("PMP") certification is a plus.
• V-22 maintenance experience preferred.
• Ideally has 2-3 years work experience on an LSI V-22 team and/or developing/revising Virtual Maintenance Trainer (VMT) content.Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets.-