Senior Project Manager

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Professional Alexandria, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition

KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 28 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC.

In 2027, we will do final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at a new factory in southern Virginia.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc.

At Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. (KDA Inc.), we are committed to advancing cutting-edge defense solutions while upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance. We are seeking a dedicated Export Compliance Officer to join our team in Alexandria, VA, Toano, VA, or Johnstown, PA. In this critical role, you will ensure that all international trade activities and regulatory obligations are met, safeguarding our operations and supporting our mission to deliver world-class defense technology responsibly.

The Senior Project Manager (PM) shall have the task of supporting and running the Remote Weapon System portfolio of deliveries. The Project shall handle all aspects of orders and deliveries of a complex military system program. Additional tasks from Program of Record will be allocated as and when required. The PM shall have the responsibility to organize reviews of new orders, reporting, and coordination of task to effect successful on-time delivery.

PM has the operational responsibility for planning, establishment of the sales order, progress monitoring (sourcing and production), supporting actions, resource requests, prioritization and deliveries of the contract. Furthermore, the PM is responsible for communication with the customer in matters relating to their assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that the PMP describes the activities related to deliveries.
• Establish budget for the project assigned.
• Lead customer interface with the US Government.
• Lead Program of Record; including but not limited to resource allocation, program audits - external and internal, program IPTs, and period reporting (financial and delivery status).
• Interface with various internal organizations such as finance, compliance, procurement, engineering, configuration management, and operations.
• Responsible for resource requests for the project, including support of agreement to secure outside resources.
• Responsible for the Risk and Opportunity Management process in the project, including maintenance of a Risk Register.
• Make sure that the project objectives and plans are understood and accepted by the project team and different Sub Project Managers
• Plan the execution and implementation of deliveries, including Packing & Shipping.
• Report the need for changes to the Technical Data Package to engineering and coordination of engineering change requests.
• Provide the Project Owner with periodic status reports
• Contribute to learning and transfer of knowledge through project evaluation and a project final report.
• Ensure proper handling of information and material subject to export and re-export…