Senior Project Manager
CACI is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our NSIS (National Security & Innovative Solutions) division, supporting our Photonics team- we are expanding! With a core technology base that includes high-speed electro-optics, fiber optics, and high-power lasers, our Laser communications technology is helping NASA provide high-definition video from the International Space Station, and to explore asteroids 250 million miles away. Our other optical technology can also help scientists discover biohazards; support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions; and protect soldiers from explosive devices. Do you have a passion for innovation? Apply now and join the team!
What You'll Get to Do:
Lead technical development teams to define, baseline, and execute development programs by developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Risk Registers, and Program financial plans.
Maximize program performance through active schedule, cost, and risk management.
Work with functional managers to identify resources and perform project resource planning.
Lead the project execution by utilizing in-depth knowledge of MS Project tools and add-ons to perform Schedule Risk Assessments (SRA), Earned Value Management (EVM) analyses, and Estimates To Complete (ETCs).
Team with Control Account Managers (CAMs) to provide up-to-date program performance to Program Managers for internal and customer reports, including Government Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) formats 1-7.
Perform critical path analyses, track performance against baselines, perform what-if analyses, and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
Lead and train teams in the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) process.
Lead project team meetings and facilitate tracking/completion of action items.
Lead project Risk Management Board (RMB) meetings to identify, manage, and mitigate risks, opportunities, and issues.
Collect, organize, and analyze key program performance and planning data.
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on all assigned projects.
May lead several projects
Mentor other Project Managers and CAMs.
Lead proposal activity to ensure accurate estimates based on similar-to information from other programs.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Strong team collaboration, management, and analytical skills with demonstrated experience and ability to lead technical development teams toward a common goal.
Strong experience in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) scheduling utilizing MS Project or equivalent with understanding of Oracle or similar MRP environment.
Thorough knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques and reporting.
Experience performing program ETC's.
Superior organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and a high degree of initiative.
Strong oral communication including the ability to express ideas and information and facilitate an open exchange of ideas.
Demonstrated problem solving to include the ability to identify and analyze problems; use sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; find alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments.
Solid written communication skills with the ability to express facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Requires a high degree of independent thought and decision making.
Knowledge of program financial concepts, including P&L, MR, ROS, etc.
Prior experience managing technical information.
Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Education: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in an engineering organization or an equivalent combination of education, skills and experience
US Citizenship required
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Experience managing electronics product development that includes hardware, firmware and software content.
Basic understanding of Optical or Communications systems and technologies.
Experience with the Agile development process.
Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools like Arena, Agile, or similar.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Active Secret or above security clearance.