Mercury · 12 hours ago
Senior Principal Project Manager
Torrance, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. As a Master Planner/Principal Program Scheduler, you will lead the development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques, managing multiple cross-functional teams to optimize performance and ensure compliance with internal and contractual requirements.
Construction
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Working with program teams to develop Microsoft Project (MSP) Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) that deliver solutions from design to release
Overseeing large or complex programs to ensure adherence to program plans, schedules, and budgets. Develop, define, and execute project plans, schedules, budgets and deliverables
Working with program teams to identify necessary resources for projects (resource planning)
Monitor work of program management staff and provide support and direction
Creating relationships with BU leadership team and field-based employees
Driving continuous improvement to incite a Lean culture throughout the function
Identifying and helping manage program challenges and collaborating on solutions, such as allocating resources, changing contractual obligations, and supporting responses to customer needs
Collaborating with BU teams on the development of growth strategies
Participating, as necessary, in the negotiation of contracts and contractual changes, including coordinating preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements, operation budgets, and financial conditions of contracts
Providing inputs to Program Management/Capture leadership as part of strategic captures teams to ensure that Mercury delivers timely, compliant, cost-effective solutions to customers including the negotiation and closure of the business deal
Providing timely guidance into priority decisions concerning resources across competing priorities based upon program critical path and resource constraints
Coordination between the pricing and finance function, the contracts organization, and the proposal team to ensure that proposal schedules are met
Demonstrate a strategic approach to schedule development, administration, change management, and dispute resolution as a key contributor to program management team
Identify and assess risks and opportunities against the execution or proposal baseline
Work with internal and outside counsel as well as executive level business management on critical issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
Typically requires 10+ years in Program Planning / Master Planning experience
Experience Earned Value Management (EVMS)
Experience Aerospace & Defense Industry
Experience reviewing proposals for adequacy/deliverability and translating into program plans/schedules
Proficiency using MS Project (Server) to manage technical program schedules
Experience running schedule risk analysis and schedule health checks
This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens
Preferred
Advanced Degree
Professional Certification
Experience developing program plans/schedules to include commercial items sold to the Department of Defense
Well versed in Rolling Wave Planning
Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, ITAR, and Export Regulations
Ability to understand a broad portfolio, spanning multiple customers and product platforms, including hardware, software, and manufacturing
Varied experience transitioning from the capture phase of a strategic program to the execution phase to deliver on business commitments and customer commitments
Expertise in USG, International, and Commercial schedule management
Experience in schedule development on all contract types; FFP, FPIF, CPFF, CPAR, T&M, IDIQ, and BOA
Strong communication skills, including ability to lead teams in schedule development
Very strong written and spoken English language skills
Active Secret Clearance
Benefits
Comprehensive skills training
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Mercury
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eoin Vaughan
Chief Executive Officer
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