Senior Project Manager

REPORTS TO:              Chief Operating Officer

Get involved in end-to-end management of multiple engineering, scientific and technology projects.  In leading the Project Management Office, you will oversee project management program development, determining program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, developing standards and guides for diverse project activities, and providing leadership in the design and development of innovative ideas and solutions for Oceanit projects and strategies for business growth.

Oceanit is a Mind to Market company that develops innovative solutions from fundamental science and engineering to deliver technologies and solutions that make the world a better place. Since our founding in Hawai’i in 1985, The Senior Project Manager is critical to the management of Oceanit’s projects and products which have addressed problems in diverse global markets such as energy, aerospace, healthcare, software & artificial intelligence, coastal & environmental engineering, optics & sensors, and more. 

THE VALUE YOU DELIVER:

• Manages programs and projects – defines program/project objectives, plans, develops, directs, coordinates and exercises control over resources and personnel (technical and administrative staff) for assigned projects, ensuring that adequate and appropriate resources are assigned and remain within budget allocations.
• Ensures progress is being accomplished toward specific project and modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect and attain or exceed objectives.  Regularly reports to management on program/project status and, when necessary, take corrective actions to meet program/project goals.
• Supports existing programs and coordinate with technical business program managers.
• Provides strategic direction and leadership to ensure that corporate goals and strategies are achieved.
• Mentors and builds teams to develop staff and create synergistic cross-functional teams.
• Determines the economic value of initiatives and garners commitment of affected parties to achieve financial, strategic and objective goals.
• Acts as key customer interface to build business relationships as well as ensure customer quality control on program deliverables.

 THE EXPERTISE WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Information Technology required.  Master’s Degree or Ph.D. a plus.
• 5+ years of management experience required; management experience in a PMO preferred.   5+ years of progressive engineering or technology development experience preferred.
• Strong program and/or project management experience with superior organizational skills required. PMP preferred.
• Working knowledge of contracts and contract administration.  Government contracting experience and working knowledge of FARS preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret financial information. Experience with cost accounting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide well-developed, strategic thinking and direction in a fast-paced, diverse, high-growth environment.
• Technically astute, business-oriented manager with proven abilities.
• Able to thrive in chaos and to success within an informal ‘start-up’ environment.  Flexibility to adjust in a continually changing environment.
• Superior leadership, interpersonal and communication skills required.