About This Role

The Weapon Systems business is seeking a Project Manager for the Wilmington, MA location. The Project Manager will own a subset of a major defense program, under the supervisor of a Sr. Program Manager, and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic Program Office.

This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure program execution that meets mission objectives. A successful candidate in this role will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and exhibit a team mentality.

Responsibilities:

The Project Manager will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

−         Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable on-time and in a cost-effective manner.

−         Understanding the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and critical path for a subset of the program and executing any mitigation efforts to ensure on-time / early completion of tasking.

−         Supporting Control Account Managers (CAMs) in execution to a baseline budget – ensuring accurate Estimates to Complete and robust variance reporting from all CAMs supporting a subset of the program.

−         Interfacing with critical suppliers and Textron Systems’ internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates / changes to and from the supplier.

−         Working creatively to solve customer problems and communicating program progress both internally and externally.

−         Assisting with proposal generation and submittal to the customer.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar discipline required.

• 3+ years of experience working on project teams, inclusive of project schedule development / monitoring and risk management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience in a team-based environment – team player.

• Demonstrated ability to works across organizational boundaries.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in MS office.

• This position requires that the candidate be a US citizen with or capable of receiving a Secret level security clearance. Qualified applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for a Secret clearance.

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in formal project or program management roles.

• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.

• Understanding of principles associated with Risks and Opportunities.

• Proposal development experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work with Supply Chain and the supply base.

• PMP Certification or equivalent.

• Prior US military or defense / aerospace industry experience.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful.  We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

 - Flexible Work Schedules

 - Education Assistance

 - Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

 - Career Development & Training Opportunities

 - Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

 - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

 - Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.  We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.