Quest Global Manufacturing

Controls Program Management

Quest Global Manufacturing$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years experience in engineering or program/project management of engineered systems
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • Prior experience in electronic hardware or software development, especially embedded control systems
  • Strong organizational and cross-functional team leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead program management execution for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
  • Create and manage internal and external project schedules
  • Validate resource assignments and oversee spending according to plan
  • Guide execution team through the NPI Development Process
  • Ensure all project deliverables are completed on time and properly documented
  • Actively manage program risks and mitigations
  • Communicate program status to stakeholders and provide spending projections

Benefits

  • 401(k) and matching
  • Dental, health, and life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

Job Requirements

This Program Management position is responsible for leading and facilitating the execution of New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering development programs through all phases of the life cycle.

As a key leadership position within the organization, it is essential for effective operation through active management of project execution, risks, and mitigations to meet our commitments to the business, while managing metrics and dashboards to ensure quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the team.

What You will Do:

Job Description

Essential Functions
  • Provide program management execution for assigned projects in accordance with GE Gas Power Program Managers Standard Work Procedure:
  • Create and maintain internal and external project schedules
  • Validate proper resource assignment and manage spending per the plan
  • Guide the execution team through the NPI Development Process, assuring the proper adherence to engineering policies and procedures
  • Coordinate activities between engineering sub-functions to ensure all project deliverables are delivered on time, complete, properly tested, and documented
  • Actively manage program risks and mitigations to avoid execution misses
  • Communicate program status and issues to the engineering and commercial stakeholders
  • Provide regular spending status and projections to the Business Operations and Quality team

What You Will Bring:

Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in engineering or program/project management of engineered systems.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interface with leadership with confidence and clarity

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen

Desired Characteristics
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Knowledge of project tracking tools, processes, and practices
  • Engineering Program graduate or advanced engineering degree
  • Prior experience in electronic hardware or software development, preferably embedded control systems or the configuration thereof
  • Knowledgeable of engineering, manufacturing and customer service processes
  • Strong organizational/ project execution skills and prior success in working with or leading cross-functional teams
  • Customer satisfaction mind set
  • Demonstrated leadership, team building, and communication skills
  • Understanding of the NERC and IEC-62443 standards

Leadership:
  • Highly motivated, energetic, confident, self-starting personal characteristics
  • Influences through others; builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas
  • Identifies opportunities and actively pursues appropriate changes with the input & support of the team
  • Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility when necessary

Pay Range: $80000 to $100000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Schenectady NY
  • You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.

Benefits

Compensation as per company standards complying with region policy

Other Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

About Quest Global Manufacturing

Quest Global Manufacturing is a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Quest Global Manufacturing has a team of over 11,000 professionals who work with clients around the world to design, build, and maintain complex systems and components. The company's services include product design, engineering, prototyping, testing, and more. Quest Global Manufacturing is committed to delivering innovative solutions that help its clients succeed in today's competitive marketplace.
Learn more about Quest Global Manufacturing
Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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