Project Manager

Vacancy No VN556

Employee Type Full-time

Location City Summerville

Education Level Bachelor's Degree

Experience Level 4 years

Job Details

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation’s most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome. That’s where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work – no matter what department or division you work in – ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base. At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it’s what we do, and it’s who we are.

Position Description

With guidance from the Program Manager, plan, organize, direct, and control projects, and team members, to accomplish program goals within cost and schedule guidelines. With guidance from the Program Manager, plan and execute solicitations in close coordination with the Government. Exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to the business. This position will support the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness Consortium, which is focused on strengthening the domestic manufacturing industrial base and pandemic preparedness.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system.

This position offers a hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

The grade, title and salary for this position will be determined once an assessment is completed on the selected candidates education, experience, and skills (level assigned will be as either a Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager).

Essential Functions

Under guidance from the Program Manager, review program and project contracts/agreements to ensure all requirements are being met.

Develops sufficient program knowledge to effectively interface independently with team members and clients.

Under guidance from the Program Manager, manages project activities that include the following:

• Work within the project team to establish project budget/schedule baselines, and maintain and review regular budget/schedule forecasts.

• Work with the Government and the project team to review and develop statements of work (SOW), including work breakdown structure and schedule, cross referencing against cost proposals for completeness and realism. Ensure revision control is maintained through the approval process.

• Understand and assist project team in managing risks

• Participate as an active member on the project team, adding value in problem solving and communicating technical progress/challenges effectively

• Work with the project team to coordinate technology transfers/transitions for projects assigned

• Track project scope, budget and schedule through the use of some form of Earned Value Management (EVM), as required by the program.

• Review invoices for accuracy and appropriateness and evaluate cost variances.

• Work with the Government Project Agreement Officer or Technical Representative (AOR or PTR) to track project progress and deliverables to ensure timely completion and acceptance by the AOR or PTR.

• Provides collaborative leadership, facilitation and interface among supported customers, vendors and users.

Prepare technical and financial reports for Sr. Project Manager / Program Manager for review and submission.

Evaluate Project Status Reports (PSRs) and recommend actions required to execute the program as planned.

Anticipates, evaluates and proposes risk mitigation solutions.

Prepares and presents program updates for program reviews and conferences.

As directed by the Program Manager provides direct support to the Government Client’s program office.

Plans, convenes, and facilitates program team meetings, either on-site or virtual as required by the contract/agreement.

Responsible for the content of program website, brochures, posters, and newsletters, and advises program team members of needed updates and maintenance.

Ensures accuracy of data entry of financial information in support of reporting requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide direction and assigns tasks to Program Assistants or Program Administrators, as required.

• Interacts daily with Division Lead, Program Manager, and Contracts personnel, senior technical personnel, and ATI management.

• Track and coordinates project or program success stories with the Program Manager and the Business Development and Communications Department.

• Identifies and assists in targeting related business development opportunities, as well as participating in the preparation of proposals.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Manager and the division lead.

• Assists with the development of the content of project proposals, technical reports and white papers, as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four or more related years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and training or a Master's degree and two or more year's related experience or equivalent combination of experience and training. A degree in Engineering, Science or a related field preferred.

Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience desirable, ideally in the biomedical domain. Independent self-directed worker, team player, and problem solver. Strong communication skills, including presentations, technical reports, meeting management and work group management. Strong computer skills including intermediate Excel skills, MS Office Suite - Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerBI and Project desired.

Prior experience with Government programs and/or working in multi-organizational teams a plus.

Ability to travel to conferences and meetings required. Weekend travel is very infrequent, however, it may be needed to support the client’s needs for an early Monday or late Friday event

This position will need the ability to access US only data systems – US Citizenship is required.

This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant’s criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting.

Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment.

Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This position is located in an air-conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the distraction level in the work environment is often heavy.

ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

ATI complies with the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination provision mandated by Executive Order 13665.

Apply at ATI.ORG; we only accept applications submitted through our applicant tracking system. If you require accommodations to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at (843) 760-4350 or email hr@ati.org.

Benefits ATI has been named "Best Places to Work in SC" from 2017 - 2024.

This is a full-time opportunity with benefits

ATI provides Medical, Dental and Vision Plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts, including health and dependent care accounts

403B Retirement Savings plan with a very competitive company contribution

Personal time-off (pre-loaded & accrued) plus 12 paid holiday-days

Life Insurance paid by ATI

Paid Parental Leave

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage paid by ATI

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Flexible work schedules

ATI's standard business hours are Monday-Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM.