Project Manager 2

The Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc (www.ara.com) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Project Manager 2 on-site at our Madison, AL location.

The Project Manager 2 provides on-site project management support and coordination to complex contract(s), project task(s) or a business unit.

Responsible for managing DoW projects and assisting our Program Manager(s) and associated project managers with managing scope, budget, schedule, and deliverables of dynamic R&D manufacturing projects.

Must possess the ability to perform detail-oriented work, be a well-organized and dedicated individual to coordinate and execute program tasks within cross-functional team(s) and complete all activities within required deadlines.

A Project Manager 2 manages multiple competing priorities, is a proactive problem solver, critical thinker, can work both independently and also as a team player.

Ensure all project activities are carried out in accordance with project commitments or specific objectives/tasks while adhering to quality and productivity standards and meeting client schedules.

This position will require passing a national background check.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War.

Must be a US Citizen.

We are seeking the following in a Project Manager 2:


* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical or business degree and 5+ yrs.

experience, OR Degree Waived with 10 years of recent and relevant work experience working as a DoW Project Management or industry acquisition activities


* 5+ years’ experience in project management or contract’s role supporting DoW or other scientific/technical programs for scope, cost, and schedule


* 5+ years’ experience as a DoW contractor


* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project


* Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance from the US Department of War


* Contract accounting and reporting


* Project scheduling


* Cross-functional team management and leadership


* Tracking annual fiscal plans and monthly updates, maintenance, and reporting


* Contract administration, purchasing, maintains contract budgets


* Prepares contract billing, estimates materials, equipment, production costs and delivery schedules


* Gather information resource needs, project progress, timeline information, and updating action items, as required


* Review project documents and Statement of Work (SOW) to determine project deliverables


* Maintain deliverables to minimize scope creep and determine impacts to budget and schedule


* Technical understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes / scheduling and planning / ability to evaluate and implement process improvement


* Hands on project management in manufacturing/industrial setting


* Job requires pushing, pulling, standing, standing for long ...