Job Description

Applied Composites (AC) seeks a Project Manager who initiates, plans, executes, monitors, controls and closes all activities necessary to ensure the successful completion of assigned project(s) within established objectives. Manages project lifecycle in accordance with PLM process and ensures results meet regulatory, customer, and company requirements regarding schedule, cost, and quality. Partners with all internal functions responsible for business development, product design, verification and validation activities, planning, procurement, production, quality, shipping, and product support (as applicable). Engages with customers to ensure transparent communication, maintains excellent Customer scorecards in collaboration with internal stakeholders, and seeks continuous Customer satisfaction with the goal of winning new business.

About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities:

• Oversees program lifecycle and manages all activities necessary to meet Customer requirements, company goals, and objectives
• Develop detailed project plans, including product breakdown structures, work breakdown structures, resource breakdown structures
• Manages the entire program with P&L responsibility for the awarded budget to the best of their ability
• Analyzes, prioritizes and drives execution of tasks on the Critical Path
• Ensures customer satisfaction through excellent communication and achieves on-time deliveries with excellent quality
• Set program priorities and provide tactical guidance on day-to-day program issues
• Ensures previous lessons learned are incorporated into program planning and execution
• Manages Integrated Project Team (IPT) to reach targeted project business goals and Customer expectations
• Establishes priorities and workflows; facilitates identification of root cause, conducts analysis, and resolves issues with appropriate resources departments and/or action plans
• The primary duties of this job require administrative, non-manual work directly related to business operations involving responsibility for processes and policies of significance, evaluation of possible solutions and results of the work for which the employee is responsible, and making recommendations and/or decisions accordingly using professional judgment. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Specifications:
 
 Education:  Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
 Years Experience:  3 plus years of relevant experience
 Skills:

• Strong project management experience and education
• Strong technical background to understand and evaluate technical specifications
• Ability to work independently and interface with cross-functional disciplines
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple activities and projects using superior organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated with problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Excellent interpersonal, written, oral communication, presentation, and facilitator skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization exercising sensitivity to the audience
• Possesses a positive professional image and a high level of ethical behavior in exercising consistent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in all interactions and matters of significance
• Possesses excellent judgment, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues in a timely manner  
• Possesses strong strategic/analytical budgetary management and financial measurement skills
• Ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple and/or competing projects/deadlines, prioritizing/reprioritizing as needed to meet departmental and/or business commitments and objectives
• Possesses a high degree of personal accountability 
• Ability to travel to all Applied Composites locations and/or Customers locations as needed  

 Benefits:
 
 At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement, and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

Applied Composites is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position requires using information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.