Project / Product Manager
Expected Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year
A Veteran owned full-service national security operation, Deployed Global Solutions, LLC (DGS) delivers low visibility, intelligent, agile, resilient, and secure turnkey mission solutions that are tailored to meet the global needs of our customers. At DGS, we are one team, working together to develop mission solutions – anywhere, anytime.
The Project / Product Manager manages specialized federal government manufacturing projects and product delivery from inception through completion. For projects that include mobile sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIFs), radio frequency (RF) and acoustic attenuation products, expeditionary containerized defense and intelligence solutions, and other deployable mission critical facilities, the Project / Product Manager ensures alignment with organizational goals, customer requirements, operational constraints, budgets and schedules. The Project / Product Manager leads the development of bids and proposals, cost estimates, and detailed project schedules while effectively balancing scope, budget, resources, and timelines. During project execution, the Project / Product Manager performs or oversees all tasks and planning necessary to ensure successful project completion. As operational needs dictate, the Project / Product Manager conducts site surveys, leads product installations, supports customer visits to company properties and contributes expertise to company projects in other areas.
Duties and Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Perform project management functions from concept development through delivery of manufactured products and related services under federal government contracts.
- Create bids, proposals, and quotes in collaboration with company technical experts.
- Create accurate project schedules, identify critical paths, and appropriately mitigate schedule risk.
- Collaborate with purchasing and logistics personnel to ensure all project materials are ordered and received.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all customer expectations are met through delivery of specialized products.
- Ensure that project goals are accomplished in line with business objectives.
- Manage project risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Support the development of product documentation, instructions, user guides, metrics and sales and marketing content.
- Engage customers to clarify requirements and identify solutions.
- Use data and metrics to evaluate the performance of a project.
- Manage, plan and coordinate the development of new products and enhancements of existing products based on short-term and long-term needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills and Specifications
- Familiarity with manufacturing and construction workflows, including planning, execution, and reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to set and meet goals, assess resource needs, develop schedules, monitor and communicate status, and develop processes and procedures.
- In-depth understanding of industry market trends and conditions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced organizing and attention to detail skills, with an ability to work multiple projects and customer engagements simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents, blueprints, and financial reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not require the supervision of direct reports.
Work Environment
This job operates in professional office, workshop, production facility, and field environments which can include working near moving mechanical parts, non- weather wet or humid conditions, and extreme cold and heat. We operate inside and outside, in all weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, hand tools, site equipment and vehicles, and is required to use and wear standard PPE, which will be provided by the company.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work for prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Lifting of up to 25 lbs. may occur.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Standard days and hours are 40 hours per week, with weekends and extended hours as needed. Ability to work flexible hours including nights, holidays, and weekends is required based on business needs.
Travel
This position requires travel approximately one quarter of the year. Travel will be to customer and project locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS) to include classified and hostile environments. Travel to company facilities in NY and PA will also be required.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years’ experience performing project management role on complex projects.
- Experience with manufacturing or constructing SCIFs, shielded enclosures, and other federal mission critical facilities preferred but not required.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- Experience with Lean concepts and applying them in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal government security clearance.
- Must be able to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and outside the Continental United States (OCONUS).
- Must be able to pass federal contract OCONUS deployment requirements published by the US Government from time to time.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
- Must successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test and motor vehicle record review.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
AAP / EEO Statement
Deployed Global Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.
This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment.
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this job may change without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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