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Nomad Global Communication Solutions DoD Project Manager - Libby in Libby, Montana
Position : DoD Project Manager (PM) - Libby
Division : Operations
Department : Project Management
Schedule: Full-Time
Reports To: Program Manager - Huntsville
Overview: Nomad Global Communications Solutions is a leading provider of communication and response products serving a wide variety of customers. Our purpose is to be the solution when every minute matters. We seek a candidate that is self-inspired to learn and demonstrates a high degree of customer service while positively contributing to our team.
The Project Manager has a strategic role with the primary responsibility of planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget, while also providing direct oversight of the project-specific manufacturing team. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan: On Time, on Budget and On Quality.
This role requires strong communication and leadership skills to coordinate and collaborate with both external clients and internal stakeholders. The Project Manager will work closely with the client to define the project’s objectives, creating and executing on project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements. Additionally, the Project Manager will manage the day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope by practicing effective time management, execution, and leadership.
Essential Functions / Responsibility:
Provide business and technical leadership necessary to ensure both production and the organization meet/exceed goals in delivering our products on time, on budget and on quality. Develop and manage specific goals and plans for the team to prioritize, organize, and execute each project.
Manage team leads in the production department and coordinate with other departments (Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, HR, etc.) to meet operational goals and ensure project completion. Develop a vision to drive team performance based upon production metrics and culture enhancement.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Define project success criteria and disseminate to the stakeholders throughout the project’s life cycle.
Drive continuous improvement and total employee involvement in critical success areas by empowering leaders and employees to utilize Lean manufacturing tools and processes. Obtain an in-depth understanding of technical manufacturing processes and ensure that teams are progressively developing technical expertise.
Manage the process of innovative change and project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans effectively. Develop strategies that allow the team to be nimble and responsive to short-notice changes in the schedule.
Effectively manage and develop direct reports to ensure that all employees have the necessary tools the effectively complete their work.
Promote and ensure quality at all levels by collaborating with direct reports, enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.
Continually collaborate and communicate with clients on project scope and progress. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Plan and prepare for client visits. Ensure key dates from contracts are maintained.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
Responsible for scheduling & estimating additions, modifications, and small projects.
Work closely with Human Resources as an integral part of the hiring process.
Ensure workplace safety and governance over general environmental concerns
Basic Knowledge Desired:
Knowledge and understanding of project management requirements such as specification creation, scheduling, financial analysis, resource allocation, and time management.
Understanding of business and technology (complexities of products, machinery, cost elements: direct & indirect labor, overhead, direct materials, expenses, etc.)
Ability to always lead by example. Motivate, guide, develop, and direct your employees as they work. Constantly taking charge.
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to lift 20 pounds.
Working Environment:
Team members are subjected to noise levels which may range from moderately low to loud.
All team members must wear provided OSHA-approved eye protection on the production floor.
Periodically required to work off the company premises for client visits, & other business needs.
Qualifications & Experience:
BA / BS degree in Business, Industrial Technology / Engineering, Management, or related discipline strongly desired.
4-6 years of direct work in a project management capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Nomad GCS is an equal opportunity employer, (EOE,) and voluntarily follows affirmative action guidelines. As an equal opportunity employer, Nomad GCS does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Department
73-Project Management
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
$75,000