Project Manager III

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The Tactical Solutions Strategic Business Unit delivers mission system solutions, from specialized antennas to electro-optical technologies, to the warfighter. Our systems enhance the performance of various military platforms, from aircraft and land vehicles to ships and satellites, and give warfighters the advantage they need to take action, identify targets and defend against evolving threats.
Project Manager III
Oversee and coordinate all operational aspects of assigned projects within the TS Manufacturing Program Management organization.
What You'll Do:

• Responsible for overall leadership of assigned project within a manufacturing program.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution of project within a program in accordance with committed schedule and profit expectations.
• Serve as Deputy Program Manager if program is a significant size. Ensure teams are aligned.
• Align with functional management to ensure project requirements are adequately staffed.
• Plan, execute, monitor, control, document, and communicate all aspects of projects: cost, schedule, scope, technical performance, and resource use.
• Plan, monitor, and control project scope.
• Plan, coordinate, monitor, and control the project or program team as required.
• Develop, manage, document, and communicate project schedules.
• Develop, use, and maintain tools to monitor project progress.
• Prepare and communicate status reports.
• Evaluate and resolve project issues to meet defined goals and objectives.
• Plan, monitor, document, and execute mitigation plans for project risk.
• Recommend changes and enhancements to project operations.
• Manage project stakeholder expectations.
• Plan and conducts regular project meetings.
• Plan and execute all project and program closing activities: contract closure, compilation of lessons learned, and archiving of business artifacts.
• Lead proposal development efforts. Ensure proposed work is in line with Ball execution abilities and that all products of the effort are of the highest integrity.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What You'll Need:

• BS/BA in a related field plus 8 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

Full-Time On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site full-time. Travel and local commute between Ball campuses and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Ball Aerospace is a drug-free workplace, which is imperative to the health and safety of all employees and is required as a condition of receiving contracts from federal agencies. Please remember that regardless of the legalization of marijuana in Colorado and other states, possession and use continue to be illegal under the federal Controlled Substances Act. This includes the use of some CBD products. A post-offer, pre-employment drug test is a condition of employment.
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

A current DoD clearance and/or SCI access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position, however applicant must be willing and eligible for submission within 60-90 days after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access. By applying to this position, you are agreeing to complete a National Security Clearance Pre-Screen Questionnaire to evaluate your general ability to obtain the required security clearance or government customer access associated with this position.
Relocation for this position is not available.
Compensation & Benefits:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $111,000 - $154,500 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, copy and paste https://bit.ly/3pNSnxv into your browser or visit our careers site.

US CITIZENSHIP IS REQUIRED
Ball Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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