Project Manager Deputy (Business Ops) - 41809

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.     POSITION SUMMARY:   Assists higher level program/project manager in directing the project life cycle by assisting in development of comprehensive project plans to include both long and short-range goals and milestones. Identifies, acquires, and utilizes company resources to achieve project objectives. Directs a project team usually within a matrix organization, monitoring and encouraging functional organizations to complete milestones within specific budgets and schedules. Will on occasion interface with external customers as well as top management for the purpose of communicating status of project throughout life cycle. Will supervise direct reports.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core non-technical programs and technical programs; specifically, the relocation of classified laboratories and administrative offices from New Jersey to Maryland.   Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc.   Matrix manages directors/managers from multiple departments to accomplish interdepartmental initiatives. Coordinates management initiatives for planning and relocation of moving activities.   Clearly documents and presents findings including creation of diagrams and procedure documentation.   Responsible for driving recommendations through to implementation. Communicates effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences.   Identifies, analyzes and defines project requirements and scope.   Exercises broadly delegated authority for planning, directing, coordinating, administering, and executing many routine and complex projects/programs.   Assists with budget, staff, and other resources necessary to accomplish the goals and/or objectives of the program group/function.   May develop performance plans and evaluations of employees, including subordinate supervisors as well as reviews evaluations to assure equity of individual employee performance objectives, standards and ratings among lower level staff/groups.   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:   Requires bachelors degree or equivalent, and seven to nine years of related experience, including three to five years of supervisory/management experience.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   Normal demands associated with an office environment. Ability to work on computer for long periods, and communicate with individuals by telephone, email and face to face. Some travel will be required between Ft Monmouth, NJ and Aberdeen, Maryland.