Technical Project Manager
About The Position
Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company, is a product development company serving the motorsports, defense, and mobility industries. It provides product engineering and low-volume production solutions, including research and development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, testing and validation, and low-rate production. The project leader supports customer engagements, develops technical plans, and forms project teams from the matrix organization. The role manages project execution to support customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and project profitability, while building competencies that deliver value to customers and a competitive edge for the Warfighter. The leader oversees technical teams working on areas such as full vehicle and chassis design, technology integration, simulation, objective testing, and subjective evaluation. Depending on experience and skill, the candidate may be assigned as a Technical Project Manager or Project Lead. The position leads teams of 5 to 30 people and blends technical expertise, problem-solving, and program management to address challenging military vehicle applications. It supports customer and business development activities, project planning and financial tracking, technical practices, organizational strategy, and team development. The work environment is hybrid, with leaders expected to work in the office 50% or more depending on the program. Minor or extensive travel may be required, as may long hours to meet deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a related engineering discipline.
- 10–15+ years of experience in the defense, automotive, or aerospace industries.
- Specific experience in defense programs.
- Ability to obtain a government clearance.
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, time-sensitive environments involving complex engineering challenges.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to create reports and specifications using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate open design environments with competing requirements.
- Flexibility to work long hours when necessary to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel as required by the program.
Nice To Haves
- Systems integration approach to vehicle development and knowledge of automotive and defense subsystems.
- Experience in structural analysis, multibody simulation, vehicle dynamics, and control system development.
- Experience with Development or Program of Record pursuits.
- Familiarity with combat or tactical ground vehicles.
- Strong interest in working with top talent, supporting the team, and continually improving.
Responsibilities
- Train and mentor engineers, build core teams, and support personnel development.
- Coordinate project planning, organization, control, integration, and completion.
- Formulate engineering programs and review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and specifications.
- Manage technical development and scheduling, and resolve engineering issues.
- Define technical objectives, establish decision-making processes, conduct trade studies, resolve conflicts, and guide teams through the design space.
- Represent the customer in internal communications and represent Pratt Miller externally.
- Coordinate project personnel through resource forecasting in collaboration with department managers and HR recruiting.
- Identify risks to customer satisfaction and project deliverables, and develop mitigation action plans.
- Assist Program Managers with project financial planning, cost tracking, and profitability.
- Support Business Development through market research, competitor analysis, and identification of potential customer leads.
- Assist the Defense Director with strategy execution, capability expansion, technical recruiting, and deliverable management.
- Support development of design, simulation, and testing best practices across Pratt Miller Defense.
- Lead integration and deployment of best practices throughout the organization.
- Guide teams in selecting and adapting tools and technologies to optimize performance.
- Build, guide, and inspire a team while exceeding customer expectations.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards package
- Opportunities to support team member growth and success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
