Government Project Manager

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

Columbus Office - Columbus, OH

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Research

Role & Essential Functions

EWI is a world leader in developing and deploying new technologies that enable companies to bridge the gap between R&D and manufacturing implementation. EWI Associates are passionate about identifying out-of-the-box options that provide a long-term competitive advantage for our clients. Our clients tell us we are a valuable extension and complement to their innovation, engineering and manufacturing teams. If you enjoy dealing with customers and solving difficult, technical problems, EWI is the place for you.

The Government Project Manager responsible for government projects/programs/initiatives manages medium to large scope, moderately complex projects and programs applying project management methodologies including, but not limited to, schedule development and management, resource management (internal and external), risk management, stakeholder management, financial and procurement management, contractual compliance, and communication management as required in order to deliver projects within scope, on-time, on-budget, and according to client requirements. US Citizenship is required to carry out the functions of this role per federal guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Applies EWI standard project management practices for project initiation, planning, estimating, executing, monitoring/controlling, and closing out in order to deliver projects within scope, on-time, on-budget, and according to client requirements

Compiles, analyzes, and presents project metrics

Ensure that project execution (periodic stakeholder reporting, deliverables, invoicing, IP, protection of proprietary data, etc.) is in compliance with customer contracts; in some cases, managing the customer relationship

Facilitate planning sessions and project reviews

Collaborate with clients, engineers, technicians, managers, and other project stakeholders to achieve project objectives; work with and support engineers, technicians, and engineering managers across multiple disciplines

Communicate with key stakeholders, clients, project team, and management team

Engage with customers to explore and understand needs for manufacturing and innovation and nurture relationships with high-potential accounts to develop and prioritize customer development opportunities

Complete project close-out activities to include documentation of relevant project data in the Project Management Plan (PMP), preparation of documents for archiving, communicating lessons learned to stakeholders, and incorporating lessons learned into processes as appropriate

Prepare and review complex progress and technical reports; deliver status and summary presentations to customers as is needed and in a timely manner

Provides input during the proposal development process

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Demonstrated ability to manage government projects and in compliance with government contracting requirements

Adept at proofreading, editing, and writing technical reports and presentations

Proficient knowledge and business application of fundamental project management practices, techniques, and core principles

Demonstrated understanding of project accounting practices and paperwork audit trails

Understanding of the need for reporting details to align with the accounting systems for traceability and auditing when issuing reports and updates to funding agencies

Understands core business operating principles with demonstrated business acumen

General understanding of various engineering disciplines and manufacturing processes

Exercises initiative