Project Manager

Description

SAIC is looking for a Project Manager in Middletown, RI to join a fast-paced and dynamic project that will greatly impact our customer's mission. This position supports the Program Manager and is responsible for leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT) through the engineering lifecycle from conception through production and installation. The role requires a strong problem solver, who can identify/anticipate requirements, handle complex tasking, and provide creative solutions to the team.

What You Will Do

• Manage a portion of a large multi-year project as part of a team of IPT leads, each with their own specific area of responsibility within the project.
• Use principles of servant leadership to lead a cross-functional team of subject matter experts through a fast-paced and continuously evolving project.
• Implement and improve upon Integrated Product Team (IPT) Charter, Project Management Plan, and After-Action Reports.
• Leverage subject matter expertise with your own knowledge and experience to solve roadblocks and develop innovative solutions to emerging problems.
• Assess, and enhance programs: Requirements Definition, Strategic Planning, and Stakeholder Analysis.
• Utilize Agile methodology and risk management tools to enhance project tracking, coordination, Critical Path Analysis and de-conflict with other projects.
• Provide project Metrics and Performance Standards based on the project milestones and outcomes that are traceable to the Program Managers key performance parameters.
• Support technical and other program teammates on project management principles, techniques and processes to include assessing Project Status, Reporting, Progress Tracking, Control Gates, Data Management, Project Communication, Risk Analysis, and Stakeholder involvement.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience or Masters and four (4) years or more experience.
• Project Management Experience
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to acquire government Secret Clearance

Additional Desired Characteristics:

• DoD Experience
• PMP Certification
• Agile/Scrum Familiarity
• Desire to be part of a well-established but expanding team that values and rewards quick learning, proactivity and Team-First mindsets.
• Understanding of engineering/technical documentation such as:
  • Planning and scheduling procurement
  • Fabrication and assembly of electronic systems