Project Manager III

About Company

Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, serving as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies, and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Founded as NTS Technical Systems, our company brings over 60 years of experience and expertise in handling the most complex projects and programs in the world.

From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), to environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, we are the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end testing design and implementation. By advancing our state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• The chance to work on groundbreaking projects that shape the future of space and defense.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Seven paid holidays and four paid floating holidays, depending on your hire date.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), accrued biweekly.
• 401k with employer match.
• Twelve hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off (PVTO) each year.
• Tuition reimbursement and other employee programs.
• Flexible schedules offered at some of our labs.
• Monthly Lab Bonus plans (Based on position).

At EUSSD, compensation is determined through a comprehensive approach that considers candidate qualifications, role responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational needs. Pay may vary by location; for this position, the annual base salary target range is $101,700 - $117,200, with potential eligibility for bonuses or commission depending on the role.

Manages a book of active, customer projects that may consist of short-term, transactional work, mid-term testing projects, and long-term, complex projects. Ensures projects are completed on-time, within budget, and within scope with the goal of compressing the project life cycle (from New to Complete as quickly as possible) and delivering the project to the customer expectations while minimizing the cost to complete the project.

Provides the level of engagement as required by type of project and specific customer to ensure the customer's needs and expectations are met. Has a high focus on customer engagement and on creating a positive customer experience.

• Manages, plans, and controls individual projects through their entire EUSSD life cycle from new to completion.
• Must move projects from initiation to closing as quickly as possible while keeping costs at or below quoted amount.
• Takes complete ownership of projects within the assigned book of business by focusing on delivering business value to company and our customers.
• Understands project success means ensuring the project is completed on-time, within budget and within scope.
• Responsible for ensuring project-related tasks are completed including outsourced, IJO, supplier-based tasks.
• Engaging and communicating immediately with stakeholders (EX: customer, DM, GM, etc.) regarding anything impacting project success.
• Ensuring scheduling meets customer needs and expectations.
• Coordinating the flow of work through the facility with Customers and Department Managers.
• Implementing corrective actions when projects become distressed.

• Self-supervision in solving complex problems.
• May be a Lead of other PCs and PMs or may focus on several high-valued accounts.
• Ensures projects are completed on-time, within budget, and within scope.
• Able to identify the opportunity to upsell services via COS such as Expedite, Unique Test Services, Test Procedures, etc.
• Monitors budgets weekly.
• Identifies and works to mitigate all suspected future budget overruns before the overrun is reached.
• Follows best practices and procedures in managing book of active projects.
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships.
• Exercises judgment within…