US DOD R&D Project Manager
Job Description
**Job Title: US DOD R&D Project Manager**
**Location: Cadillac, MI/Remote**
**Business Unit: Avon Protection**
Purpose of Position:
Project Management role:
Skilled Technical Project Manager to support the DoD team. The Technical Project Manager will lead multiple new technology product initiatives, drive program schedules, manage project financials, and ensure all contract requirements are delivered on time. Project Manager will be highly skilled in program management, securing new contracts, expanding revenue and product life span while enhancing end user capability.
Project Manager will be detail oriented, possess the management skills to hold people accountable to quality expectations and timelines, and respond quickly to evolving customer needs. Project Manager must demonstrate competency in leadership, strategic thinking, relationship management, multitasking, schedule management, and delivery excellence.
Project Manager will support new business capture activities to enhance future revenue growth aligned to team strategy. Contribute to agreed external bid proposals, including win themes, framework strategy, technical writing, and team reviews. Project Manager will have the ability to work across organizational boundaries and within cross functional/cross Divisional teams.
Essential duties and/or Functions:
Management and lead of assigned programs with duties including:
* Provide Program Management and delivery leadership of strategic DoD projects
* Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and deliverables in accordance with the governments statement of work
* Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop contingency plans as needed
* Oversee all Program Management aspects of schedule, resourcing, risk, change management, tracking financials, reporting, and quality control
* Work with both the US and UK teams to ensure transparency and communication is maintained
* Maintain a high standard of communication with members of other teams, functional managers, customers, and suppliers to pursue and meet project objectives
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with team members and key stakeholders
* Support the development of funding justification/business cases to secure capital funding
* Work within the Avon GAINS stage gate NPI framework to ensure milestone adherence and effective program governance
* Provide Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting of Risk, Issues, Schedule, Resource, Cost and Quality
* Maintain effective management of internal and external stakeholders
* Support and contribute to agreed external bid proposals, including win themes, framework strategy, technical writing, and team reviews
* Understand the commercial significance of projects and prioritize resource accordingly
* Facilitate and contribute to the overall business development strategy for DOD and future projects
* Ensure compliance with government policies, regulations, procedures including CUI
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Essential:
* Demonstrated US Government experience
* Program Management and the ability to understand customer requirements
* Knowledge of DoD contracting and current acquisition
* Proven track record in program management of NPI projects
* Quickly respond to customer queries and technical questions
* Demonstrated customer relationship building skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Strong written skills to be able to provide status, weekly reports, presentations, review packages, and assist with proposals
* Ability to work across organizational boundaries and work within cross functional/cross Divisional teams in a Matrix organization
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Qualifications:
* 10 years (minimum) program delivery experience within a manufacturing environment.
* Bachelor’s Degree or 10 plus years’ experience working with government contracting and acquisition
* Experience working with the DoD or U.S. Military
* A demonstrated capability to think strategically and execute tactically
* Proficiency in written and oral communication/presentation skills.
Preferred/Desired Skills or Experiences:
Desirable:
* Knowledge of CBRN Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
* Knowledge of Respiratory Protection Equipment
* DoD experience in CBRN Respiratory or related PPE
Internal Relationships:
Engineering, Finance, DoD Team
External Relationships:
DoD Program Managers, Military Customers, and End Users
**About Avon Technologies:**
We design and produce life-critical personal protection solutions for the world’s militaries and first responders. With a portfolio that includes Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (“CBRN”), protection. We do this through our two brands, Avon Technologies and Team Wendy. Our mission is to provide unparalleled protection for those who protect us, giving them the confidence to tackle challenging situations and helping them get home safe. At Avon Protection, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values – fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.
**What We Offer:**
* Flexible Schedule
* Competitive Compensation Package
* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
* 401k Matching
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Learning and Development Initiatives
*This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.*
*Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.*
*U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain “non-U.S. persons” (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, “Temporary Residents” (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.*
*To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees’ U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).*
*The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon’s sole election.*
*Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).*
*The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cadillac, MI is $90,000 to $110,000 annually.* *The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.*
***EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability***
