Project Manager - TIMS

Long Wave, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of relevant experience.
  • PMP, DAWIA Certification, or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year in construction.
  • Experience with U.S. DoD acquisition process.
  • Active Secret security clearance required.
  • Proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
  • Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage small/medium projects with accountability for cost and schedule.
  • Communicate regularly with customers, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Identify and resolve program issues to enhance customer and business value.
  • Prepare and present internal and external project briefs.
  • Conduct regular program performance reviews and forecasting.
  • Interface and communicate effectively with diverse team members.
  • Execute internal reviews and strategic briefings for project pursuits.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k plan.
  • Educational assistance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off.
  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
Full Job Description
***Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred***

***US Citizenship Required***

***NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C***

***On-site in OKC Required***

Primary Function:

The LWI Towers, Installation, Maintenance, Services (TIMS) business unit is searching for a Project Manager to independently manage small/medium projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, technical performance, and contractual execution. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse customers, and collaborative/team settings across all levels and departments within LWI.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Operates with limited supervision and exercises independent judgment within established objectives. Accountable for
  • Regularly communicates with customers, subcontractors, and cross-functional leadership. Influences project execution across teams.
  • Identifyandcorrectprogram problems; developsolutions tocorrect technical and/or financial issues;driveimproved /increased value for both ourcustomers and business
  • Prepare and present internal and external briefs
  • Perform regular program EACs, PMRs andbusiness forecastingreviews
  • Build and interface with multiple internal and geographically dispersed team members, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
  • Work closely with functional management to ensure skillsets are properlyidentified.
  • Execute internal reviews and executive briefingspertaining toall pursuits to include, Gate, Color Teams & Strategy Reviews.
  • Travel on average 25% of the time


Work Conditions:

Employee will be working within an office environment and will be expected to travel on occasion to locations where specific PPE or attire is necessary.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years of experience. PMP, DAWIA Certification, or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in Project Management and leadingteams managing cost,scheduleand technical performance
  • Minimum of 1 year of construction experience.
  • Experience with theU.S.DoD acquisition processand organizations,
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issuedSecretsecurity clearance isrequiredprior to start date.U.S. citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  • Document and communicate project progress to all stakeholders.
  • Results-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  • Proficient user of MS Office and MS Project.
  • Risk identification, analysis, and management process.


Preferred Requirements:
  • Familiar with High Frequency Global Communication Systems (HFGCS).
  • Experience in installing and maintaining towers internationally.
  • Customer relationship management and satisfaction experience
  • Effective communication (oral and written)
  • Leadership and team-building abilities
  • Business acumen and strategic planning skills
  • Proven experience in senior management role(s)
  • Demonstrated ability leading and/or recovering large government programs
  • Customer-facing program leadership experience, with excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
  • Program Management Certification certifications and EVMS


Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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