Project Manager

Our defense manufacturing client is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in Ladson, SC.

The Project Manager coordinates and monitors the performance across assigned program platforms to achieve the best functional, technical, and profitable value of company projects.

• Liaison between fabrication partner(s) and leadership team.
• May communicate directly with Pegasus’ customer(s) professionally and reports out to a Program Manager.
• Assists in tracking and reporting all project measurables, plans, goals, logistics, timelines, critical paths, risks, assumptions, and milestones throughout the program(s) lifecycle to be shared during program reviews or when requested to senior management, stakeholders, and suppliers using appropriate tools on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Prepares project, program, and portfolio level documents and presentations; and participates in formal/informal, internal/external meetings
• Reports daily to a Program Manager all risks and potential interruptions that may cause any projects to miss any critical paths i.e., budget, on-time delivery, quality issues, etc.
• Assists in tracking all required work orders outside of the original scope of work before and after performance for approval and customer invoicing.
• Makes recommendations for increasing contracted parameters when feasible for increased profitability.
• Recommends resources and scheduling requirements for the implementation of projects for on time delivery.
• Detects, reports, and makes recommendations for solving project, and program issues timely and effectively.
• Manage technical data and documentation for the program.
• Effectively communicates project developments and results to team members and liaise with other departments as well as customers on an ongoing basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of project analyst or contracts administration experience in manufacturing/production settings.
• Proven great leadership skills in past positions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications; Microsoft Projects Required.
• Proven capabilities in managing departmental budgets.
• Professional and excellent communication skills with experience in corresponding with customers and executive leadership.
• Heavy plate fabrication experience that includes welding is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and high attention to detail is required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field from a credited college, university, or technical school; or two (2) years of successful related experience or training in engineering, finance, or manufacturing management of which one (1) year are in supervisory/managerial capacity; or equivalent combination of education and experience.