Project Manager

Title: Project Manager IJob ID: SAFJP00004705Location : Orange County, CADuration : 06 months contractCitizenship Requirement: US CitizensJob DescriptionDefine and implement the development plan according to standard development process and in line with performance, quality, delivery and cost commitments as defined by the program manager or division/Business Unit leaderFamiliar with the particulars of integrating a product within a system. Able to put these products/services into perspective with regard to the explicit or implicit needs of the customerDefine and organize a project using project management process methodology and tools. Is able to formalize the PBS/WBS/OBS, drafting and managing via a project management plan (PMP)Define and implement a global management strategy for scheduling margins. Able to integrate supplier constraints.Leads project development reviews (MER1 through MER8) and support program milestone reviews as applicableImplement Earn Value Management (planning, budgeting, critical path, margins, S-Curves), and control remaining workload in view of progress/variances. As well as, implement the management elements for recurring costs (RCFamiliar with the specific features of each process contributing to project performanceHandle risk provision and manage risk reduction and opportunity optimization plans following Safran's risk process and utilizing Safran's risk tool, RiToLead a local project team directly, and is responsible for coordination and ensuring performance-related objectives are metAssist in the estimate fiscal year budgeting & business case processUnderstands the principles of subcontract managementAble to use change management tools and make them a factor for successEnsure previous lessons learned are incorporated into project planning and controlAnalyze proposed and document project/work package changes. Develop change packages, as needed for program change control board review/approvalReport and escalate to management as needed Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or other technical discipline (with Bachelor's degree) 4-6 years of related experience leading a work packageExperience within the aviation and/or aerospace industry. Other Skills:Proficient with MS Project, competent with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Previous experience in planning or managing projects, as well as, the ability to develop, lead, motivate working teams.Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.Familiar with problem solving tools Additional Preferred Skills: (not required):Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plusBachelor's degree in Engineering