BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:
- Will be responsible for managing and delivering critical projects to DoW customers and contractors
- The manages key IR&D and customer projects by overseeing all aspects of engineering developments
- Work closely with executive and departmental management to ensure project success
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
- Monitor and reports progress of assigned projects to both executive management and to external customers
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Set deadlines and assign responsibilities to the allocated development team
- Generate presentations and host customer reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, etc. and track action items to completion
- Develop comprehensive project plans that meet internal standards and tailor plans to meet customer requirements
- Manage and assist in the development of project related customer data items
- Train development staff on project plans and use plans to monitor and control progress
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Report and escalate issues to management as needed
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Assist in the development of technical proposals
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
- Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
- Use and continually develop leadership skills
- Continuously improve product development processes
- Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
- Evaluate and assess results of project
JOB REQUIREMENTSThe applicant MUST have the following qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, engineering degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years of electronics engineering project management experience
- Experience in managing electromechanically projects for Department of War (DoW) contractors
- Proficient using computer software including MS Project and Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
- Excellent project planning and implementation skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work from verbal and written instructions
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
- Ability to solve problems in a timely manner
- Strong organizational skills
- U.S. Citizenship is mandatory
Additional Desirable Experience:- Degree/Certificate in Project Management
- Technical proposal writing
- Contract management - Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
- Security Clearance
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
**Salary is competitive and will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects each candidate's background and the requirements of the role.
