Project Manager III

About Us: Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

WHY ELEMENT U.S. SPACE & DEFENSE? We make an Impact on the World! We are a purposeful organization that test products the world can trust, making tomorrow safer than today. Our work is critical to industries such as aerospace, defense, space, telecom, automotive and to national security, space exploration, and the next generation of technology-driven products.

JOB SUMMARY:

Manages a book of active, customer projects that may consist of short-term, transactional work, mid-term testing projects, and long-term, complex projects. Ensures projects are completed on-time, within budget, and within scope with the goal of compressing the project life cycle (from New to Complete as quickly as possible) and delivering the project to meet customer expectations while minimizing the cost to complete the project. Provides the level of engagement as required by type of project and specific customer to ensure the customer's needs and expectations are met. Has a high focus on customer engagement and on creating a positive customer experience. Responsible for project from receipt of contract through billing. Provide accurate weekly forecast.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages, plans, and controls individual projects through their entire Element U.S Space and Defense life cycle from new to completion.

Must move projects from initiation to closing as quickly as possible while keeping costs at or below the quoted amount.

Takes complete ownership of projects within the assigned book of business. Ownership entails:

• Focusing on delivering business value to Element U.S. Space & Defense and our customers,
• Fulfilling our commitments and customer's needs,
• Highest customer interaction due to complex nature of projects.
• Understanding project success means ensuring the project is completed on-time, within budget and within scope,
• Responsible for ensuring project-related tasks are completed including outsourced, supplier-based tasks, and billing
• Engaging and communicating immediately with stakeholders (ex: Customer, Department Manager, General Manager, etc.) regarding anything impacting project success,
• Holding other stakeholders (ex: Department Managers, Technicians, etc.) accountable to deliver their portion of the project,
• Planning to meet project goals given any constraints,
• Ensuring scheduling meets customer needs and expectations, as well as fills capacity in the lab
• Coordinating the flow of work through the facility with Customers and Department Managers,
• Implementing corrective actions when projects become distressed,
• Consistently using the best practices of project management,
• Establishing collaborative and mutually supportive relationship with those responsible for operations,
• Striving to make operations successful.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage projects.
• Strong knowledge of facility's core business (ex: Environmental testing, Dynamics testing, EMC testing, etc.).
• Strong sales skills to address contract management.
• Strong working knowledge of financial controls; quoting, pricing, and negotiation.
• Advanced skills in prescribed internal tools for full scheduling, ERP, and MS Office skills.
• 6+ years' testing or technical customer service experience. Project management experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Test lab with exposure to sudden, loud noises

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• General office or test lab environment with exposure to sudden, loud noises
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

EEO Policy Statement:

It is the policy of Element U.S. Space & Defense to offer Equal Employment Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, creed, ancestry, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions. This policy applies to all personnel actions including hiring, promotions, compensation, training, layoffs, recalls, and terminations.

Element U.S. Space & Defense is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.