Project Planning and Controls Specialist, Xcimer

• We are looking for a highly organized individual with strong problem-solving skills, technical fluency, and experience in project tracking, execution, and performance measurement through KPIs and metrics to ensure project success
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in businesses management, construction management, engineering or a related field (5+ years of related experience may be substituted for the degree)
• Experience: 2-5 years in project coordination, project planning and controls, administration, or a similar role in an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong technical acumen with an understanding of hardware development processes and product lifecycles
• Experience managing and tracking Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desirable

• As a Project Planning and Controls Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the successful execution of complex engineering projects
• You will work closely with element leads, engineers, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination, tracking, and reporting of project activities
• Your ability to manage schedules, maintain project documentation, and facilitate communication will be key to driving efficiency and meeting critical milestones
• Assist in planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress using Jira and other project management tools
• Monitor and analyze engineering release metrics to assess progress toward milestones, identify risks, and escalate issues to Program Management as needed
• Maintain and manage project documentation, including project plans, reports, meeting minutes, and action items, ensuring clear communication and record-keeping
• Coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams, facilitating issue resolution and ensuring smooth project execution
• Assist in tracking budgets and analyzing cost trends to assess alignment with overall program and company financials. Collaborate with accounting to ensure accurate reporting and financial oversight