Engineering Program Manager

X Technologies • San Antonio, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing the successful execution of engineering projects and capturing new business. The role involves planning, organizing, directing, and running engineering projects, with a focus on cost, schedule, and performance. The Engineering Program Manager will develop project management documents, prepare quotes and proposals, interface with government and contractor personnel, and report on project status and financial performance. This role also includes resource allocation, budget management, continuous improvement initiatives, and participation in various strategic activities such as safety, quality, business development, and human resources. Additionally, the position involves building trusting relationships with employees, communicating performance expectations, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new staff, and identifying new business opportunities.

Requirements

• Citizenship verification is required for Export Control compliance. A "US Person" is defined in 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 as including US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and certain refugee or asylee designations.
• Able to undergo an investigation for a security clearance and not previously had a security clearance denied or dismissed.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• At least 10 years' experience in engineering and/or manufacturing environments
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Superb organizational skills with the ability to multitask across several projects
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving
• Demonstrate professional and polite demeanor with all stakeholders
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Program Management Certification/Experience
• Business Development background
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and run engineering projects
• Responsible for cost, schedule, and performance of engineering projects
• Develop IMS, WBS, Project Mgmt, risk Mgmt, and other project documents
• Prepare quotes and proposals that are complete, compliant, and compelling
• Interface with USGOV, Prime Contractor, and vendor personnel
• Prepare and provide project status and financial performance reports
• Integrate AS9100D standards across engineering operations
• Allocate resources effectively and manage project budgets to meet profitability goals
• Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in various activities related to safety, quality, productivity, innovation, information technology, security, supply chain management, business development, and human resources.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Build and maintain a trusting relationship with employees
• Communicate with employees about performance expectations
• Recruit, hire, and onboard new staff
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities
• Lead, support, and/or prepare responses to RFPs, Sources Sought, and RFIs

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior