Project Manager
Burbank, CA

Job Description

Overview

The Project Manager will convert the Founder's vision into technical initiatives that deliver world-class innovative solutions. The selected individual will organize and coordinate the work of a variety of technical and creative contributors.

Responsibilities

* Manage a variety of work which may include more than one concurrent project involving diverse and complex technical issues and substantial creative content
* Demonstrated ability to navigate successfully in an ambiguous environment with light infrastructure and process
* Build strong and productive relationships across the organization and with remote client personnel
* Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan budgets, manage project spending, provide explanations for budget status as needed in real time, and anticipate budget issues in time to act
* Communicate progress on projects and their related tasks regularly to ensure stakeholder awareness
* Anticipate the need to solicit feedback from executive stakeholders to confirm consistency of project direction with AMI vision
* Notify stakeholders of new input from clients and proactively assess impact of requested changes
* Monitor technical progress closely and make adjustments to technical initiatives, resource assignments and schedules as required
* Ensure on-time, high quality delivery of all projects
* Proactively identify areas where objectives may not be met, notify internal stakeholders and drive prompt resolution without impacting client satisfaction
* Demonstrated ability to learn new technical subjects quickly, converse effectively with client technical personnel, and appreciate technical subtleties
* Assist in developing and orchestrating "Demonstration Events"
* Anticipate all needs for meetings such as conference rooms, teleconferencing arrangements, travel details, catering, meeting notices, attendee confirmations, materials and presentations, and general communication
* Confer with customers and designers during all development phases and communicate input to executive stakeholders. Work to implement adjustments in technical vision for the projects as directed
* Identify need for talent acquisition and work with appropriate company resources to drive the recruitment of suitable candidates
* All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment and be self directed while collaborating closely with a very diverse team. Key qualifications include:

* BS in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of project management experience in highly technical and creative environment involving fast paced delivery cycles
* Strong technical background; practical experience in engineering preferred, including rapid prototyping/development and/or designing one of a kind/complex systems
* Understanding of technical specifications
* Experience in one or more of the following industries: Aerospace, Military and/or DOD, Instrumentation, High Technology Products
* Ability to demonstrate decisiveness and good judgment
* Effective problem solving skills
* Ability to drive effort under deadline pressure while maintaining a collaborative, calm, and pleasant demeanor at all times
* Ability to work collaboratively with senior Project Owner (C-level executive) to understand, document and execute on the vision
* Must be flexible and able to accept rapid changes
* Must be highly proficient in MS Office
* Effective communication on all levels