Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Travel Requirements : No Travel Required

Location: Norfolk, VA

SUMMARY : WR has the opportunity for a Project Manager, Basic to be responsible for quality, productivity, on-time delivery, cost reduction, reporting, and overall management successful execution with our prototyping and production projects.

Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

· Manage projects that are complex, risky, and/or strategic in scope.

· Identify project requirements and project risk plans .

· Develop cost estimates and prepares quotes and/or proposals in response to Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and/or Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

· Monitor and control project schedule, cost, quality, and risk.

· Submit recommendations to senior and executive management in the development of long and short range project objectives.

· Develop and suggest programs and policies to senior and executive management that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and streams of revenue.

· Aid in the negotiation of delivery order terms and contractual changes.

· Recommend changes to improve productivity and reduce cost across several related projects.

· Support related proposal data calls, plans, and specifications.

· Maintain and manage relationships with subcontractors.

· Schedule and coordinate meetings with customers and key stakeholders.

· Supervise project staff and resources.

· Train and develop staff.

· Interview and hire staff to execute project requirements.

· Respond to inquiries in regards to project execution.

· Prepare routine reports for customers regarding project status.

· Examine estimates of material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.

· Provide input to program management in support of the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives.

· May assist more experienced program managers with special projects.

· Responsible for evaluating the performance of junior staff and/or subordinates.

· Assist in the selection, training, and development of staff.

· Lead production planning, capacity planning, and scheduling activities.

· Establish procedures and practices to ensure efficient operation and continuous improvement.

· Inform organization of required lead times, availability, and status of ordered components and consumables.

Candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.

· Three (3)+ years of experience managing projects, including some with moderate to high risk and/or complex requirements.

· Strong knowledge and understanding of organizational operation and business objectives.

· Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, and Project.

· Ability to perform the following:

o Adapt to frequent changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate

o Take action when answers to a problem are not readily apparent in unclear circumstances.

o Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

o Analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures in order to define the problem or objective, identify patterns and relationships, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications.

· Keen attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong command of the English language and business acumen.

· Effective leadership and management skills.

· Strong knowledge and understanding of project management tools and processes including knowledge of industry standard tools and practices.

· Active listening in order to provide analysis and feedback to others where appropriate.

· Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of degree depending on contractual requirements.

• Preferred:

• Advanced Management Certifications and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

  The s elected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check which may include verification of any of the following: Employment history; Education and/or certifications; Criminal history; Driving Records; Other records or information related to the candidate’s suitability for the position.

  WR is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, traits associated with race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, or any additional factors that are protected by law. Please see https://wrsystems.com/our-responsibility/ for more information.

Required SkillsRequired Experience