Project Manager

For over 50 years, QinetiQ North America has been providing world-class technology development and revolutionary products to the defense, security and commercial markets worldwide. Our product offerings include vehicle and soldier protection, unmanned systems (robots), power sensors and control systems and transportation safety solutions.

At QinetiQ North America, you'll find a dedicated and talented team of people who enjoy their work and take pride in their accomplishments. As a member of our team, you'll work with cutting-edge technology and some of the industry's most brilliant minds. We offer a comprehensive, flexible benefit package including tuition assistance and career development opportunities. If you're interested in working for a technology-driven company that is the leader in its industry, but one that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a start-up, QinetiQ North America is the right place for you. QinetiQ North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, or gender identity.

**Job purpose:** Manage design, development, manufacturing, test and installation activities for commercial and Department of Defense projects. Individual will be responsible for initiating projects by directly working with customer/sponsors to define top level scope and overall objectives. This individual will be a key contributor to plan projects by reviewing customer requirements, defining WBS, estimate durations/costs, developing schedules, and critical path analysis. During the execution of the project the project manager shall lead a team to execute planned tasks to deliver specific scope on time and on budget. On larger programs, the project manager could support a program manager by directing teams, taking performance and updating schedules. The project manager will be expected to use his/her skills and knowledge of the system to identify issues as they occur and provide direction to maintain cost & schedule performance. **Key responsibilities and accountabilities:** * Development of schedules and budgets using WBS, critical path and estimating techniques. * Develop project plans including developing MS Project schedules * Communicate weekly plans to the project team * Direct project team and provide guidance to mitigate issues as they occur * Work with the team to take project performance and update MS Project plan

**Required knowledge:** **Excellent People Skills** – Must be capable of leading a team of technical personnel, capable of conflict resolution. Must be capable of managing a customer to assure the customer’s needs are met without incurring scope growth. **Scope/Requirements Analysis** – Must be capable of working with a customer to translate the customer’s wants and needs to top level scope and requirements. **Estimating** – Must be capable of working with Subject Matter Experts to develop estimates for duration and cost. **Schedule/Budgets** – Must be capable of developing a WBS and translating that to a Microsoft Project schedule. Develop budget for all work packages in the WBS. **Technical** – Must have a technical degree and had hands-on project experience in design, development and/or test and installation. **Required Skills:** o MS Project – Must have hands on experience. o EVMS – Must have 2+ years of experience managing with EVMS. **Qualifications:** * 2 - 10 years as a project manager, technical lead or Cost Account Manager on an electromechanical development/production project. * BS Engineer or BA Business or related field. * Program Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.