Senior Project Lead Engineer/Manager
About The Position
ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Engineering Project Manager to join our team. As an Engineering Project Manager, you will lead andoversee engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and with high quality. Duties and Tasks: Plan, authorize, and monitor all engineering work, providing strong leadership to ensure smooth project execution Staff the project team with appropriate personnel and foster cross-functional collaboration Manage performance, cost, scope, and schedule for all engineering efforts, including subcontracted work Ensure total system requirements are validated, integrated, tested, and verified Develop and maintain engineering plans, manage risks, and handle project changes effectively What youll experience: Work on exciting projects involving tactical communication, RF (Radio Frequency), and GPS technology Leading dynamic engineering projects with a dedicated team Opportunities for professional growth and development A collaborative culture that values your input and ideas Recognition and rewards for your contributions What you bring to the table: Proven organizational and time management skills Strong leadership and team-building abilities Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills Proficiency in project management and engineering processes, risks & opportunities Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and various project life cycles including Agile What sets you apart: Demonstrated expertise in project management principles and technologies Secret Clearance Ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs Proactive leadership recognized throughout the business unit Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and customers Experience with SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nations security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options: This position is fully on-site While on-site, you will be a part of theScottsdale, Arizona facility atGDMS Scottsdale, AZ Campus
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
- CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Proven organizational and time management skills
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
- Proficiency in project management and engineering processes, risks & opportunities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and various project life cycles including Agile
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated expertise in project management principles and technologies
- Secret Clearance
- Ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs
- Proactive leadership recognized throughout the business unit
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and customers
- Experience with SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls
Responsibilities
- Plan, authorize, and monitor all engineering work, providing strong leadership to ensure smooth project execution
- Staff the project team with appropriate personnel and foster cross-functional collaboration
- Manage performance, cost, scope, and schedule for all engineering efforts, including subcontracted work
- Ensure total system requirements are validated, integrated, tested, and verified
- Develop and maintain engineering plans, manage risks, and handle project changes effectively
Benefits
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
