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Job type full-time part-time
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Overview:
Mavendog, llc is currently seeking multiple project managers / development managers from a manufacturing and engineering perspective (not it or software engineering)These positions align to our project & change delivery (pcd) practice area.
Client projects span 6-to-12 months, some full-time and some fractional/part-time.
These are large, global manufacturing projects with complex design and engineering prerequisitesWe need project managers with experience in manufacturing, consulting, and global, foreign partners and/or customers[military background is a big plus, as some of the projects are tied to military contracts.] the role also requires someone with an engineering background, or at least has led engineering teamsOur development managers would help engineers finish manufacturing/product designs and transition designs to a production programThe work is “team management” initially, and then is a `blocking and tackling” role from a project management/pmp standpoint to oversee the manufacturing and delivery of products to the consumer.
Mavendog delivery leaders are expected to take ultimate project management responsibility — i.e., consultative individuals who can handle client settings and are comfortable in strong-matrixed organizational environmentsHe or she has full lifecycle project planning and execution responsibilities, from starting point to mission complete, which include factors dealing with the full extent of requirements; scope; schedule; cost; and all pm knowledge areasDelivery will be in line with client expectations of quality, security, and operational synthesisHe or she reports to client sponsors and is accountable to client management primaries (stakeholders), and in some cases will have direct engagement and exposure to external customers
These are remote work opportunities, but candidates must be able to work in the eastern time zoneThere is minimal domestic travel for plant visits and engineering meetings.
The projects are moving quickly, with potential on-boarding in august 2021Please respond asap.
Expectations:
Requirements and product specification capture.
Design facilitation among engineering team.
Oversees product development amongst a team of individuals.
Plan scope, schedule, cost, quality, and scheduling aspects.
Manage all members of the team on a daily basis.
Ensures consistent application of project management methodology throughout the project lifecycle.
Delivers high-quality presentations/briefs in order to keep client sponsors updated and informed.
Creates and maintains open lines of communication among all project/programs primaries (stakeholders).
Work with a sense of urgency to achieve mission success.
Support mavendog with thought leadership, case studies, and white papers.
Basic/required qualifications:
Bachelor`s degree in project management, business management or related field.
5+ years of consulting industry experience.
10+ years of project management experience.
Engineering background or has led engineering project teams.
Manufacturing production and project management experience (not software).
Experience managing large multi-year, manufacturing projects with external vendors, global team members, and foreign partners.
Fluent in project management tools, such as ms project.
Expert in work breakdown structure (wbs) and scheduling concepts, tools, and calculations, especially for determining realistic baselines and critical path.
Exceptional written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Decision-making, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Desired qualifications:
Masters-level degree in engineering.
Project management (pmp) or equivalent.
Program management (pgmp) is a plus.
Lean six sigma certifications a plus.
Military background a plus.
Mavendog, llc is a project leadership firmWe are a team of specialized, flex delivery leaders who help clients evaluate, plan, and drive project winsOur services span strategic portfolio development, program leadership, and project & change delivery.
