Xator Corporation Hiring for CUAS Solutions Project Manager at Summit Point, West Virginia Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW                                           

Xator is seeking a qualified Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Solutions Project Manager to lead C-UAS integration of original equipment manufacturer components and transformation projects. This role is responsible for end-to-end integration project delivery, leading efforts across multiple departments to achieve tactical and strategic objectives. They will also support system effectiveness analysis, studies, evaluations, and site designs. The ideal candidate will understand technical development, project management, integration, and requirements development. The individual should have the ability to lead strategic initiatives through a combination of oversight and hands-on contribution. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Conduct planning and execution of assigned projects through various phases of the project lifecycle, from initial discovery through successful delivery or project hand-off.

• Contribute to product development execution/integration, including identifying and presenting opportunities to improve processes and tools.

• Identify technology to automate manual work and simplify processes where feasible to create a highly scalable, flexible, and efficient infrastructure

• Communicate and work effectively with department leaders and contributors to ensure that key objectives and requirements are defined, a thorough analysis is performed, implementation is completed and validated, and successful rollout.

• May lead, plan, and conduct the design and testing phases.

• Lead stakeholder interviews and working sessions.

• Develop and maintain project plans, internal artifacts, and tools to monitor integration tasks and communicate progress to stakeholders.

• Produce reporting against project deliverables, including schedule status, roadblocks, actions, and health matrix.

• Work cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes.

• Communicate clearly with senior-level stakeholders and effectively present solutions

• Identify, document, and recommend emerging CUAS technologies that meet the client’s requirements for further evaluation.

• Review operational install plans for their impact on performance, reliability, maintainability, availability, quality, safety, and life cycle cost.

• Perform document review and editing as required.

• Implement and manage a Change Management process for documenting and maintaining situational awareness of hardware and software configurations

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

• 10+ years of technical experience in a related field can be considered in lieu of a degree

Experience

• Candidate must have 7+ years of experience in project management or technology research, development, implementation

• Candidate must have 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering

• Experience effectively and professionally communicating technical and program-related information to multiple stakeholders and adhering to established communications plans.

• Candidate must be able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities in dynamic, politically sensitive environments ensuring customer expectations are managed.

• Must know and experience developing project management plans, communication plans, project budgets and schedules, and identifying and managing risk.

• Must demonstrate experience with successfully planning, developing, and implementing projects in terms of cost, schedule, and scope.

Training Requirements

• PMP Certification or equivalent experience

• Advanced Certified Scrum Master

Specialized Knowledge/Skills Requirements

• Candidate will maintain a professional demeanor, demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills to resolve issues with all stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of Agile best practices and procedures, project lifecycle, and business analysis

• General experience or knowledge of business concepts/processes, CUAS, technology development, and integration.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple dynamic and diverse projects and relationships.

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to effectively work within the client’s business environment.

• Ability to lead within an agile environment with constantly revolving requirements and support ambiguity in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work within a team, take the initiative and show strong attention to detail

• Ability to create concise decision-supporting analysis while simultaneously presenting the problem and recommended solution.

• Ability to take a complex process and turn it into an easy-to-understand context for all levels of expertise

• Ability to manage and contribute to multiple small disparate teams resulting in bringing new technologies to the client and the field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time 40 hours a week

• Travel: The position requires limited domestic travel (i.e.,

• Physical requirements can include walking, climbing, crawling through small spaces, and standing or sitting for long periods of time.

• Must meet the most stringent country medical clearance requirements. The position requires adherence to approved vaccination protocols as determined by location.    

   

On September 24, 2021, the U.S. Government’s Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued “2021 Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors” mandating that Covered federal contractors, including Xator Corporation, and their employees shall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Therefore, this position may require individuals to be fully vaccinated (2 weeks past final dose) or have been granted a religious or medical accommodation by December 8, 2021 or shortly thereafter.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Xator Corporation, and its Subsidiaries, provides equal opportunity to all applicants for employment as required by and/or consistent with applicable country law and company policy. Consistent with the foregoing, Xator Corporation provides qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status(s) protected by law. In the United States, Xator Corporation ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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