Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is seeking an NPD Project Manager to lead new product development projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while supporting national security and space programs.
Requirements
- Experience and industry knowledge with a background in energetics, prime commercial contractors in the U.S. aerospace, space, and defense industries, preferred, including DoD, NASA, the USAF, and USN desired; experience with similar devices applicable to missiles and space is preferred
- Expertise in rigorous engineering principles and processes is a mandatory requirement
- Experience with pyrotechnic devices, energetic materials, or high-pressure gas systems, preferred
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to direct and document design and test activities
- Proficient in the application of systems engineering and project management principles.
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Leads all phases of NPD projects, both customer and internally funded.
- Defines clear scope of work and effectively manages scope creep by working closely with Contracts/Pricing department.
- Employs EVM (earned value management) to manage projects effectively. Creates and manages the project schedule and cost.
- Manages risks by identifying risks and developing risk mitigation plan to keep project on track.
- Execute projects in accordance with AS-9004 and Chemring’s New Product Development policy and ensures all necessary actions are addressed to keep the projects on course.
- Maintains the cadence of reporting, e.g., weekly NPD/PV status, monthly EAC’s and PV status updates, including quarterly NPD reviews with CED’s senior staff.
- Effectively communicate across functions to manage necessary resources, ensure collaboration, and set clear stakeholder expectations.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Current PMP certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
- 5+ years of related Aerospace/Military industry experience.
- Experience and industry knowledge in project management of both internally and externally funded programs. Experience in earned value management of new product development projects.
- Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) for all employees of Chemring Energetic Devices.
