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Form of workJob TitleSenior Project Manager - Process Improvement (CDS)
LocationMarinette Marine Corporation-MMC62
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Project Manager, Process Improvement, works on the FFG program management team with emphasis on planning, organizing, and monitoring aspects of the FFG program in search of maximizing return on investment by gaining efficiencies. This work includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and analyzing program requirements and information, chairing meetings/devising agendas, and making decisions, researching available technologies or capabilities, preparing proposals, managing subcontracts, producing required periodic reports, and developing briefings and other material necessary to communicate Program Manager guidance and recommendations. The individual is expected to have an ability to read, interpret, and clearly present complex information; interact with customers, partners, and colleagues; listen well; keep the senior leadership team well-informed; and, resolve issues identified by stakeholders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Position will involve regular interaction with all levels of FMM's operations/senior staff, customers regulatory bodies, and major suppliers.
- Collects and develops documents and data for submission to the customer. Additonally the Senior Project Manager will track and manage the submissions from other departments to ensure compliance with the contract.
- Oversees the preparation of associated reports, charts, and graphs on program, project, or contract status; makes presentations to senior management to keep them apprised.
- Has excellent written and verbal skills to interface with all levels of the organization through the attendance of meetings and written memos.
- Assists in the preparation of a Manufacturing/Construction Plan that complies with the cost proposal and contract specifications.
- Provides assistance to technical/operations staff, coordinating efforts with contracts/subcontracts, cost estimating, corporate accounting and human resource staffs to assess impact of contract change notices, engineering change proposals, etc.
- Maintains/monitors management control requirements for designated contracts, programs, projects and/or tasks. Analyzes and reviews all cost (time, materials, and equipment) information and data to ensure all phases of the statement of work are included.
- Support the assessment of financial impact of project status to budget.
- Assists in preparation of completion cost estimates (EACs), projections on funding, estimate on margins, and other planned reports.
- Monitors performance to contracts, oversees contract compliance, and support negotiations with the customer on contract change proposals.
- Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES:
- Safety first
- People oriented, determined to assist where able
- Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
- Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
- Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:- Associates degree (or equivalent years of relevant education) and 8-10 years of experience, or a Bachelors degree and 6-8 years of experience, or a Masters degree and 4-6 years of experience. Degree requirements are to be satisfied with a degree from an accredited college or university. Experience requirements can be met by work done in the following fields: project management, administration, management control, accounting, contract/subcontract or other analytical role. Major Defense Industry experience a plus, background in the maritime sector preferred.
- Works well individually, or as a team, within a functional matrix organization
- Must possess strong cross-functional team management skills
- Must be familiar with manaufacturing processes
- Must demonstrate Process Improvement skills and experience in innovation
- Must be conversant with DFAR and FAR and Contracts
- Must have working knowledge of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Must have strong customer service and negotiation skills
- Must have contract and sub-contract vendor relation skills
- Must have successful problem resolution skills
- Must have the ability to read/analyze program metrics
- Must have cost, schedule, and program management skills
- Must have an understanding of risk/opportunity management
- Must have an understanding of change management
- Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills, specifically MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
- Must have experience with an ERP System
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills
- Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality
