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Engineering Product Manager (Senior Career Level)
Job Description
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Workplace: Onsite
About the Position
The Engineering Product Manager (EPM) provides senior engineering leadership for tracked ground vehicle programs, overseeing cross-functional teams responsible for subsystem and vehicle-level design, integration, and testing. This role carries responsibility and authority for driving technical decisions, managing cost and schedule performance, and delivering key products that meet customer and program objectives.
The EPM serves as the technical and programmatic bridge between engineering, leadership, and customers, ensuring execution excellence across complex, multi-disciplinary efforts.
Responsibilities to Anticipate
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Lead cross-functional engineering teams through vehicle system-level design, integration, build, and test activities
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Develop and execute project plans, integrated schedules, and funding mechanisms
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Forecast project demand, manage work scope, and maintain performance metrics
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Apply project management best practices to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance
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Facilitate and support technical reviews, programmatic events, and milestone activities
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Serve as the primary technical interface for internal stakeholders and external customers
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Represent engineering and project status to senior leadership and customers
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Support proposal efforts, RFIs, and bid preparation
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Manage incoming problem reports, change requests, and issue prioritization through resolution
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Track and manage risk, earned value, and change processing metrics
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Assess customer feedback and drive process improvements to increase throughput and satisfaction
Qualifications Sought
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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Minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience, including 5+ years in project management
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Demonstrated success leading complex system design, development, and integration efforts
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Proven ability to lead teams in an indirect leadership role
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Strong experience with Department of Defense or similar regulated industries
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Experience with Teamcenter, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management
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PMP certification preferred
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Strong analytical, planning, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive-level presence
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical presentation tools
Additional Information
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Ability to travel as required
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Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security clearance required
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Must be able to operate effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced defense environment
Why Join CPI
CPI partners with leading defense organizations to place experienced engineering leaders into high-impact, long-term roles supporting mission-critical vehicle programs. We offer competitive compensation, direct access to program leadership, consistent communication, and opportunities to contribute at the highest levels of engineering execution. CPI professionals are trusted leaders embedded where technical decisions truly matter—supporting the systems that protect and enable our warfighters.
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.