Project Manager

Company: The Computer Merchant, LTD.
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Project Manager
JOB LOCATION: Salt Lake City Utah
WAGE RANGE*: $85-$90.00 per hour
JOB NUMBER: 22-01949

JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Program Manager will report to the Director, of ATM Programs. He/she is responsible for managing the execution of assigned customer program(s) from sales handover through delivery of the final system and closure of commitment letter items. Responsible for the cost and schedule performance and risk management for assigned programs. Coordinates with internal Thales organizations, to communicate customer requirements and execute the program with technical accuracy, consistency and profitability as well as managing the communications and relations with customer/s.Essential Functions / Key Areas of ResponsibilityManage the customer relationship for the program: Lead customer interactions for the project Inform the customer regularly and with full transparency of the program progress; Maintain customer liaison customer to ensure the on time delivery of items under the responsibility of the customer; Prepare and realize reviews with the customer, in particular acceptance reviews; Negotiate the amendments in the scopes of the contract in keeping with company rules and process; Handle change requests; Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with decision-makers across operations groups (Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics and Ops Finance) to build and continuously improve process to ensure high quality and on-time delivery.Guarantee the delivery of the solution within the deadlines: By respecting the clauses of the contract and by meeting the requirements and expectations of the customer; By respecting the cost objective (assigned costs) and thus the margin, while trying constantly to reduce the costs, to manage the risks with caution and to take advantage of internal and external opportunities.Set up and manage the baseline of the program: Drive the project to ensure customer satisfaction by meeting deadlines, quality specifications, and project profitability; Staffing, budget and plans defining for all aspects of the program, the timetable and workload, risks and opportunities; Regular and reliable updates of the Estimated Cost At Completion; Build project schedule and cost baseline and update project forecast regularly (at-least every month); Provide visibility of the project progress, making sure to obtain the necessary resources and identifying/resolving issues; Deliver solutions that are cost effective, easy to operate, and generate value.Manage risks and opportunities: Oversee project risks and related action plans; Identify, quantify, attribute responsibilities and manage the risks; Take the necessary measures to cover risks and contingencies; Focus on precise planning, forecast, continuous risk and contingency management, change management and timely escalation.Manage the program team: Organize the team and delegate the tasks to the individuals in charge of the work packages; Fix collective and individual objectives for the team members; Ensure that all the team members share relevant, coherent information and up to date information; Manage the financial aspects of projects including costs and revenue.Detect bids: Collect information and ensure visibility for Thales on upcoming bids. Ensure team is ready to address upcoming opportunities Minimum Requirements: Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience 3+ years of experience in program management in the field of aerospace/avionics; 7+ years of work experience in a technical delivery environment. Working knowledge of aircraft systems and/or, ground based navigation systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Capacity to work in an international and multicultural environment; Can manage scope and requirements autonomously; Adept at building project schedules with Microsoft Project; Experience with PM tools Confluence or equivalent, JIRA or equivalent; Experience performing risk management activities; Experience planning for the various stages of transformational and transitional change, recognizing how people react to it and how it affects the organization. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in project management with the US DoD or FAA Knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFAR). Engineering degree is an asset; Experience managing projects in an international context; Former military experience is an asset; PMP certification is an asset; High energy, team oriented, data driven and results focused; Ability to stay cool under pressure; Can delegate tasks with a high level of integrity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

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