Deputy Program Manager Engineering / Project Lead
We have an opening for a Deputy Program Manager, Engineering / Project Lead in our Scottsdale, AZ location.
Requirements :
- US Citizenship
- Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 6 years of job-related experience.
- Strong ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI / CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs
- Proven organizational and time management skills
- Proven communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Proven team building and motivation skills
- Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
- Recognized internally as fully proficient in project management
- Fully proficient ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts
- Strong understanding of company policies and practices
- Strong understanding of engineering processes and practices
- Strong proficiency at planning and organization skills
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and Microsoft Project
- Strong knowledge of various project life cycles including agile
- Strong proficiency with communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions
- Strong ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience
- Strong ability to clearly report relevant information
- Strong ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs
- Demonstrates proactive leadership and has name recognition throughout the business unit
- Creates an environment in which impact of technology on the business is clearly recognized.
Duties and Tasks :
Plans, authorizes, and monitors the engineering work (including providing strong leadership to ensure all events occur as planned)Staffs the project team (along with SEM and maybe Director of Engineering) with the appropriate engineering personnelFosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensusMay be responsible for some of the following : performance, cost, scope and schedule for all engineering efforts (including efforts that are subcontracted)Ensures that total system requirements are validatedEnsures that total system is integrated, tested and verifiedEnsures all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on timeDevelops and maintains engineering plans as required by the projectManages the engineering related risks and opportunities of the projectAssists with developing and managing the project change management processEnsures that all engineering processes to be used adhere to established engineering practicesManages engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scopeIdentifies, develops, analyzes, and reports engineering project measuresConducts monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for the monthly program reviewsImplements effective corrective actions as requiredManages the resolution of technical issues and ensures that they are communicated and resolved.Conducts lessons learned after each major phase of the projectScope of projects are usually small to medium and / or have small to medium engineering teams or may assist a DPME running a larger program.Helps provide a clear understanding of project goalsEnsures that team members are rewarded for their contributionsMay provide performance feedback and management for the project teamTakes immediate & decisive action in dealing with technical & performance issuesLeads small proposals and ECPs with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomingsAssists in ROM developmentWhat sets you apart :
Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.If you or anyone you know is interested in hearing more about this position, please email your resume and availability to Meredith Baldwin at Mbaldwin@geologics.com
Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary / rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE / Disability / Veteran