Project Manager II - MTC

Job Summary:The Project Manager II is an entry-level position for a career in Project Management under the direct supervision of the Production Program Manager supporting the Mobile Tactical Cannon program. This role will work heavily with supply chain, material planning, and operations. The Project Manager II will typically be responsible for the cost, schedule, quality, customer satisfaction, and technical performance of a well- defined or established development program for a small system or component, or several production or logistics programs. Coordinates program requirements in the planning stages. Similar programs exist to draw precedence. Alternatively, the Project Manager II may act in a supporting role to the Program Manager of a large, more complex programResponsibilities and Tasks:Utilize systems to gain data insights, especially for those related to Supply Chain, Material Planning, and Operations dataCreate reports and recommendations to leadershipLead the Program Team in Project Planning and Scheduling, with minimal supervision.Plan, execute, monitor, and control assigned project or program activities to ensure milestones and/or deliveries are completed on time and deadlines are metApply best practices in project management to ensure projects: (1) are completed on time and within budget and scope, (2) produce a quality product, and (3) result in customer satisfactionDrive a culture of accountability to ensure all deliverables have been reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and quality prior to delivery to the customerEnsure project and product documents are complete, current, and stored appropriatelyMaintain project records, prepare status reports, take meeting minutes, and ensure documents are accessibleMaintain positive relationships with customers, both internal and externalBasic ability to create and give project management review presentations, with minimal oversightExhibit good future growth potentialParticipate in the proposal process, if and when neededEnsure contracts, purchase orders, and status reports are maintained, as required.Proactively identify potential project risks, working with the team to maintain the risk register, and elevate to project leadership, as needed. Able to support the development of mitigation strategies and ensures risk as managedAdhere to applicable ITAR, TINA, FAR, Export Compliance, EMD, Safety, and Security requirementsProactively engage in continuous process improvement, bringing forward ideas and lessons learned to promote positive changes within the company.This is an onsite role in our Charleston facilityKnowledge (Education/License/Certification, Prior Experience):Experience with ERP systemsStrong Excel and Power BI skillsMaterial Planning ExperienceA bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience can be substituted for a degreeMinimum 1-3 years related functional experience is required.Basic knowledge of project management methods, tools, and techniques.Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, and ProjectCAPM®/PMP® is preferred.Basic knowledge of contracts: fixed price, cost plus, and time and materials is desired.Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated experience with the five phases of Project Management and the role of the project managerExperience in one of the functional areas serving on a program integrated product team, or experience leading a small team within a functional area, or performance in a support or administrative areaBasic skills in time management, meeting facilitation, and problem-solvingAbility to clearly communicate ideas verbally and in writingBasic ability to negotiate and apply tact and diplomacy with internal/external customers and foreign personnelStrong interpersonal/teaming skillsBasic ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated product teamTravel/Physical Requirements:Matrix organizational structureFast-pacedDeliverables-orientedWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboardSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer workLight to moderate lifting may be requiredMay require domestic and international travel and a passport#OnsiteJobFamilyProgram ManagementJobFunctionProject ManagementPayTypeSalary