Project Manager

Lynntech, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-5 years direct Project Management experience
  • Familiarity with Government Contracts is a plus
  • Experience in research or engineering projects is a plus
  • PMP certification is a plus
  • Strong communication and writing skills in English

Responsibilities

  • Generate project cost reports and analyze problems and trends
  • Develop and maintain project schedules
  • Identify and manage project risks
  • Ensure timely delivery of contract deliverables
  • Track project resources and resolve conflicts
  • Collaborate with technical project leaders for project oversight
  • Participate in improving project management processes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a close-knit PMO group
  • Engagement in diverse and leading-edge technology projects
  • Environment that encourages adaptability and positive attitudes
  • Involvement in multi-disciplined technical teams
  • Supportive organization focused on project management principles
Full Job Description
Lynntech is seeking a Project Manager with a broad background and knowledge of project management principles and processes to join our close-knit PMO group. Lynntech has an established Project Management Office (PMO). The PMO's charter is to "Increase project capture & execution through implementation of project management principles. The PMO is a support organization that supports the technical teams and projects at Lynntech. If you are agile, adaptable, energetic, and focused, Lynntech would like to talk with you about becoming a member of this team. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to assist in the management and oversight of cost, schedule, risks, resources, and scope on a wide variety of projects at Lynntech. Lynntech projects & programs are structured in multi-disciplined technical teams with a technical project leader. The Project Manager works with the technical project leader to help ensure success of the project from a technical, cost, and schedule standpoint. As a member of Lynntech's PMO you will have multiple opportunities to be part of these dynamic teams.

This person will have the opportunity to be involved in the following functions as part of this job:
  • Generate project cost reports and conduct analysis of problems and trends
  • Develop and maintain project schedules
  • Identify and manage project risks
  • Track and ensure on time delivery of contract deliverables on projects
  • Track project resources and assist in resource conflict resolution
  • Work with the technical project leaders to provide oversight of multiple projects
  • Participate in developing and adapting new and existing project management processes
  • Opportunity for involvement in a wide variety of leading edge technology projects

Some examples of the skills and techniques applicable to this position are as follows.
  • Ability to multitask well, on multiple projects
  • Ability to support multi-discipline teams
  • Ability to influence teams of non-direct reports
  • Must be able to work under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure when needed
  • Always maintains a positive "we can do it" attitude
  • Ability to interact and communicate with all levels of an organization
  • Experience in establishing and tracking budgets and forecasts
  • Experience in establishing and tracking a project schedule
  • Experience with MS Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proficient in MS Project
  • Working knowledge of earned value management principles
  • Good communication and writing skills of the English language
  • US Citizenship required due to contract requirements

The applicant is anticipated to have the following qualifications.
  • 1-5 years direct Project Management experience
  • Knowledge and experience with Government Contracts a plus
  • Experience working on research or engineering projects a plus
  • PMP certification a plus

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at . Feel free to include a cover letter or expanded resume to outline how you fit this position.

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