The Distribution Project Manager (DPM) is responsible for the performance of work and oversight of all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract. The DPM ensures and oversees all work requirements to ensure professional and quality services are provided to the Customer IAW Amentum leadership, international, US, DLA, PWS, and industry requirements/standards/criteria, while maintaining safety as the highest priority.
Full authority over contractor's distribution operations and workforce. Provides management, organizational, business, and technical leadership and services to ensure successful completion of tasks on a timely basis and within budget. Has the authority to resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor operation performance taking direction from the Government to ensure complete satisfaction. Duties may include contract management, large project management and interface with the Government.
The Distribution Project Manager shall have the ability to deploy globally in support of emerging requirements, within 48 hours of notification.
*This is a potential Hybrid Opportunity
Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serving as primary government point of contract.
- Manage day-to-day execution and oversight.
- Ensuring compliance, performance and reporting requirements are met successfully.
- Designated POC in direct oversight and subcontractor management.
- Oversee all scheduling of personnel / work supervision / quality control.
- Monitoring cost control, financial reports, budgeting, and overall operating costs.
- Recommend, develop, implement, and enforce procedures/programs to increase efficiency and improve cost effectiveness to the program.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Five years of experience in logistics or contingency operations management
- Experience required, but not limited to, experience in managing projects, contracts, funds, and resources
- Three years previous supervisory experience, preferably in a government contract environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Valid US or local driver's license and US passport
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain Secret Clearance.
- As needed, ability to successfully pass any medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of any deployment
- Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide)
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 10 years government or private sector work experience may be substituted.
- PMP preferred
OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Experience providing excellent customer service in supporting government contract responsibilities in an OCONUS environment.
- OCONUS work experience with a multi-national workforce
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules and under pressure of deadlines while maintaining performance standards
- Strong analytical capabilities with respect to metrics and process improvement
WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS
Depending on location and travel, position may be typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.
May also be required to travel to CONUS or OCONUS locations to an environment with harsh and dangerous working and living conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be exposed to extreme and austere desert-like environment. Temperatures can reach 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit / 50-55 degrees Celsius during the summer months. Employees must be willing and able to perform regular job requirements in this austere, extreme environment. Employees must be willing and able to perform physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum; climbing in and out of equipment; crawling; and working outdoors. This includes being able to lift and carry 40 pounds of personal protective equipment for extended periods of time.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job.
*This position is pending contract award.
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