Project Manager
LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking a Project Manager with experience for an opportunity in Irving, Texas.
Job Summary:
Organize and monitor the scheduling, budget, and technical performance of company and client projects from initiation through delivery. May facilitate the gathering of requirements from the customer, development of project objectives and scope and serve as liaisons between the customer and delivery team. Responsibilities may include supporting the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes and coordinating preparations of proposals, plans, specifications, and financial conditions of contracts. May help develop new business and expand product lines in cooperation with the Sales function. Ensures adherence to master plans & schedules, develop solutions to program problems, and direct work of incumbents assigned to the program from various departments. Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget and act as an advisor to the program team. Expertise with standard concepts, industry practices, and procedures within a particular field are required. Rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish company goals.
Duties:
- Manage projects of moderate to high complexity.
- Proactively engage stakeholders to identify needs and gain buy-in.
- Present plans to management teams for approval.
- Lead project related meetings for kick off, discovery, status update, close out and post mortems, etc.
- Collect status from team members and suppliers and present the aggregated information to management in the form of metrics, risks, and actions.
- Identify risk areas and build mitigation plans.
- Lead project cost estimation and management.
- Lead change control processes and proactively manage impact.
- Coordinate and facilitate cross functional activities ensuring that the project is on time and on- budget.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of all project timelines, scope and budget.
- Develop and present project documentation such as agendas, project milestone documents, project charters, schedules, communication and project plans and both summary and detailed status reports.
- Ensure all project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
- Proactively engage clients on technical matters and/or project subject matter, maintaining a healthy client relationship.
- Contribute to project success through industry, technology, or process expertise.
- Contribute to internal process and methodology development.
- Contribute to activity and documents supporting client business development and on-going relationships.
Qualifications and requirements:
10+ years leading moderate to high complexity projects in either a project management or a senior technical role
Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions
Works independently; receives minimal guidance
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Represents the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
- Expertise in developing and documenting project plans.
- Expertise in requirements analysis & decomposition.
- Experience with all phases of the SDLC understanding current industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Expertise with multiple project management methodologies, e.g. waterfall, agile.
- Performs safety related duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Why Choose LAUNCH?
A team of aviation staffing experts leads LAUNCH. We understand the challenges of finding the top aviation jobs and we focus on linking you with the best openings in the most sought-after locations.
LAUNCH offers you an ACA compliant benefit package including company-sponsored medical insurance with multiple plans to choose from. Our Minimum Essential Coverage is offered to every employee who does not have coverage elsewhere at no cost to you! LAUNCH also offers a 401(k) program with a company match. Plus, you join the LAUNCH Loyalty Club on your first day, earning you extra cash bonuses, apparel and safety rewards.
If you’re ready to LAUNCH your career, you've found an employer that can take you to new heights. ?