IRAD Portfolio Project Manager (R&D)

 

 

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We have a current opportunity for an IRAD Portfolio Project Manager located at our facility in Chantilly, VA. The Independent Research & Development (IRAD) Portfolio Project Manager works to define IRAD project review plans, to provide key metrics and pipeline relationships, to drive execution of the review schedule, to track costs, to identify and resolve issues, and to increase the skills and knowledge of the Engineering organization in IRAD execution and project management. This individual will also lead the IRAD approval and close-out processes across Redwire, ensuring compliant activities across all projects. The IRAD Portfolio Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring structured project management for all IRAD projects within the Segment, to include active risk management and intellectual property identification. This role includes assessment of tools to gauge deployment and to implement key actions to deliver business goals. To be successful in this role, an individual must overcome the obstacles of change and have a strong ability to efficiently maintain a centralized IRAD execution review and close out process, while articulating the future state and benefits of tools. In addition to IRAD projects, managing specific company initiatives and research partnerships will be part of the responsibilities. The Segment IRAD Portfolio Project Manager must have an engaging style with the analytical ability to assess current state and optimization opportunities to enable project improvements and issue resolution. This person must have a detailed focus for accurate reporting to enable successful implementation. This role will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer.

 

• Oversee overall execution of the IR&D portfolio of about ~20 projects

• Guide teams to execution within FAR criteria for IR&D expense

• Employ Corporate IRAD Policy and provide process execution guidance, training and templates

• Communicate IR&D review plans, projects, status, costs, schedules, issues, and actions to the leadership team

•  Work with executive team and Government auditors to support any reporting or other information needed

• Support communication and coordination with government agencies (e.g. DCMA and DTIC)

• Monitor projects for Out of Bounds status per their Project Authorization Agreement

• Manage Monthly and quarterly reviews and capture summary and actions

• Project financial tracking at weekly, monthly, and annual levels

• Risk Management – prioritizing execution to support company growth

• Intellectual Property portfolio management

• Manage to the established IR&D budget and Policy

• Challenge teams to ensure we have the optimum IR&D plans

• Support communicating IRAD projects to benefit new bids and programs

• Coach and lead practical problem-solving activities including the collation and analysis of data, product roadmaps, Go To Market, and lead tasks and projects with limited supervision

• Monitor execution progress using assessment tools and help define the strategic goals to continue to drive growth and move the organization forward

 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred

• 5+ years' experience, working with large multi-site functional teams to manage project status, preferably in the engineering area

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with firm deadlines

• Possesses strong organization and prioritization skills, with strong communication skills for all levels of the company

• Ability to teach, mentor and coach people on IRAD management approaches

• Experience with management of hardware and software tech investments, cost tracking, reporting, and forecasting.

• Strong facilitator to manage monthly IRAD Projects Reviews

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

• Experience producing executive summaries and metrics for progress reporting and to communicate opportunities/focus areas

• Experience working with Intellectual Property

• Experience working with technology investment portfolios and product roadmaps

• Experience working with and coordinating with multiple teams and leading a common process

• US citizenship and a current Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain one is required

 

 

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
 

 

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