The Lead Project Manager serves as the interface between the Program Manager, Engineering Leads, and/or Engineering discipline/department managers to coordinate staffing requirements and ensure proper skill mix to support program activities. One leads multi-disciplined technical projects and manages daily activities of cross-functional teams toward the successful execution of assigned projects. The Lead Project Manager will effectively articulate concepts and ideas from technical staff to program staff and possesses good interpersonal skills with an ability to work well with others across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Create and update Project Management Plans to track project progress and cost
Conduct weekly project team meetings to share and gather project information and status
Track project labor and non-labor costs
Track project material
Work with resource managers to plan and manage project resources
Coordinate the efforts of 3rd party partners and vendors to align goals and schedules
Identify and manage project risks
Remove obstacles
Manage project scope, schedule or cost changes
Produce monthly customer status reports
Participate in customer meetings or events as required
Build a good working relationship with the customer and prime
Participate in the Proposal Response process by building project plans and associated cost breakout
Mentor junior PMs
Identify and implement process improvements that improve the quality and/or efficiency of the Project Management Organization
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 5 years' experience with Bachelor's degree; or at least 3 years' experience with a Master's degree
Experienced in advanced Project Management concepts and interfacing directly with customers
Experienced managing projects that also use outside resources; i.e. contract manufacturers, design houses, etc.
Experienced developing and managing projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Experienced in developing risk management and mitigation plans

Nice to have

Experience managing projects supporting DoD, DARPA, and other Government agencies desired
Experience taking projects from development into production is preferred
Experience using principles from the PMBOK is preferred

Benefits

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.