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Fairbanks Morse Defense

Project Lead

Fairbanks Morse Defense, Beloit, Wisconsin, United States, 53511

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Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling?

For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers

Position Summary

The Project Lead is responsible for planning, organizing, executing, monitoring, coordinating, and controlling project activities within a program; while fulfilling contractual requirements and maintaining customer service.

This position requires technical and administrative control of projects in accordance with the agreed contract requirements, schedule, commercial target, and any other regulatory body or class society requirements.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for successful execution and delivery of assigned project tasks within a program Demonstrates project coordination skills including an understanding of physical progress, project organization, cost control, and regulatory agency rules Ensures compliance with customer contract specifications, requirements, and terms and conditions Collects and reports on data required to monitor project progress Supports the Program Manager with contract compliance, project progress, financial / cost management, and subcontractor management Create and maintain project schedules Assists in the preparation of monthly status reports Negotiate with all functional disciplines for accomplishment of necessary work within schedule, cost and scope requirements Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, management, technical degree, or equivalent project management experience Three+ years project management experience. Must demonstrate ability to maintain a high level of customer relations skills. Must possess demonstrated project management skills including scheduling, organizing, communication, problem-solving, cost & risk management, negotiation and conflict resolution. Flexibility - must adjust and thrive in an environment with changing requirements, schedules and priorities for multiple projects or assignments. Must be competent in the use of MS Office Suite including Microsoft Projects. Willingness and flexibility to travel to interact with customers. Experience in Oracle or ERP software preferred. Military experience, especially in the U.S. Navy, is a plus. This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN). Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship is a U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Travel: 10%

Language:

English

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled