Certifications Project Manager

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defense, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centers, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

The Certifications Project Manager will be responsible for managing leading-edge multi-year projects related to regulatory certification of Smiths products, including efforts associated with HW and/or SW developments, testing and deployment support, and management of Technology-driven deliverables and milestones. The project manager is expected to develop and maintain key relationships with regulatory agencies’ contacts on Smiths. The project manager’s activities will include planning and managing the schedule, budget and cross-functional deliverables. The project manager works directly with several Technology functions, including Science & Technology Imaging & Algorithms, Program Management Organization (PMO), Product Management, and Engineering Services to communicate the regulatory requirements, develop project plans and drive the project on schedule and budget. This Project Manager must have the ability to prioritize tasks, communicate project status up and down and influence the team in a matrix driven organization.

Essential functions—essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• Acts as team lead on collaborations with Product Management, Engineering, Services, Manufacturing, Sales and Contracts to communicate internal and external project requirements.
• Interact with Cross Functional Leads to understand product capabilities and potential risks or challenges of request and coordinate responses between organizations.
• Thoroughly understand, adapt, and implement certification projects to the PLP Stage Gate Development framework to ensure projects are run compliantly and all project/contract deliverables are met.
• Identify and manage project risks, escalate any to management which may result in failure to meet project objectives or timelines, and communicate mitigations plans required for corrective action.
• Prioritize team efforts and identify project timeline to meet customer needs.
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish project goals, which could include regulatory agency stakeholders.
• Lead transition of project from testing, to certification and qualification, ultimate release to the field
• Communicate status and priorities to the team, communicate plans to upper management
• Explain complex certification requirements and processes to a broad audience, including local and global leadership.
• May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of staff as appropriate to the area of operation
• May advise team on potential solutions, partnerships, and approaches in area(s) of expertise
• Able to travel in the field to support certification and qualifications activities.
• Must comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Must comply with all applicable U.S. export and security regulations.
• Other duties may be assigned

Education Requirements

Required/Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university in Business, Technical, Engineering, or related technical discipline; additional educational training and/or skills training preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Years of Experience:

• Five or more years experience as a project manager.

Additional Qualifications:

Security: The candidate must possess or be able to successfully undergo US Government vetting to work on sensitive programs

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in project and program management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of security detection technologies.
• Knowledge of current regulatory certification requirements for TSA, CATSA, ECAC, and other rest-of-world agencies is preferred.
• Working knowledge of project planning and reporting tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, etc.
• Ability to function within a large global team spanning functions and time zones.
• Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr-1@smiths-detection.com.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $138,600 - $207,900/yr (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, & abilities of the applicant and the alignment with the internal team & market data). This role offers a competitive Business Profit Plan. This position includes a competitive benefits package. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental & vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and other benefits. For details, please visit the Rewards & Benefits tab on our main careers page at Careers | Smiths Detection.

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