Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core projects. Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways. Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc. May be responsible for project management tasks and development of standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting. Responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposals. Manage, coordinate and control Project Work Plan execution to achieve project technical, cost and schedule objectives. Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple constraints. Lead the project team and regular project meetings to monitor and drive progress toward project objectives. Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively. Address and resolve project issues pertaining to project work scope, technical requirements, quality, schedule, resource assignments, cost customer interface and other project related activities. Communicate project progress, issues, and/or resolution options to project team members’ customers and EMD management. Review and control project cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete dates. Develop and monitor the Project Risk Management Plan as part of project planning and execution. Interact with Sourcing and suppliers to plan for and secure the materials needed for the project and future production. What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent with appropriate course complete to support a project management team . years project management or project leadership experience. Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills. Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes and procedures. Project Management Professional Certification Preferred. Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens. Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.#LI-KH 1