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Engineering Product Manager
Job Description
The Tracked Automotive Engineering Project Manager (EPM) provides engineering leadership of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key products and to integrate and test them at the subsystem and vehicle level. The EPM lead oversees related performance activities and driving key decisions to meet project schedule and cost goals.
Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
- Possess, understand and apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of project management to plan and execute engineering projects.
- Generate and execute project plans and integrated schedules.
- Establish funding mechanisms to facilitate work scope.
- Forecast and maintain project demand files.
- Establish & utilize metrics to drive and monitor project performance.
- Facilitate and support technical and programmatic events.
- Lead vehicle system-level design, integration, build, and test activities.
- Represent the project and engineering organization to leadership and our customers.
- Participate as a member of the program team leading the effort to success.
- Prepare bids and provide bid support for any applicable RFI or proposal efforts.
- Serve as a primary technical interface for internal & external customers.
- Coordinate incoming problem reports for prioritization and processing.
- Support change processing metrics through tracking, measuring and managing aging issues to resolution.
- Evaluate and disseminate customer comments to proposed changes for immediate action.
- Propose/assess process improvements to increase through-put of design updates and customer satisfaction.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in defense industry or similar Acquistion environments.
- Proven ability to effectively manage in an indirect leader role.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams.
- Experience in leading design, development and integration of complex systems.
- Proven leadership skills and competencies.
- Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans.
- Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills.
- Ability to travel as needed as some traveling may be required.
- This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance).
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.