Job Type

Full-time

Description

Detroit Defense is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the development of projects that support the nation's defense.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional engineering teams, oversee project execution, and ensure the successful delivery of high-reliability systems while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

If you're passionate about engineering, leading complex technical programs, and making a meaningful impact on national security, Detroit Defense offers an opportunity for rapid professional growth-Behind the Mission. Beyond the Challenge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of responses to customer opportunities, including white papers, proposals, rough order of magnitude estimates and responses to customer requests for information.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and EVMS reporting; communicate program status to upper management and stakeholders via Program Management Reviews and other formal and informal methods.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including status reports, risk registers, and technical requirement specs.
• Work unplanned program issues to a best solution, including development of plans-forward, escalation and increased resources, as required; resolve conflicts, demands, and priorities on assigned programs.
• Identifies and coordinates with key level horizontal and vertical stakeholders between program major activities, teams, suppliers, partners and customers; coordinate inputs from support organizations including engineering, contracts, finance, pricing, and others as needed.
• Occasionally travel to domestic or international customer sites (15%)

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in a relevant field of study
• A Minimum of five years of experience in project management
• PMP and/or PMI-ACP Certification (Highly Recommended)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• Legal & ID Shield Services
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off ( PTO)

Why Detroit Defense:
At Detroit Defense, we deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.

Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here.

Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.

Salary Description

$100,000 to $110,000