Engineering Project Management - The Panther Group

We are working with our client to find an Engineering Project Manager. This individual would ultimately be responsible for the planning and execution of vehicle engineering projects.  This role includes ensuring all obligations are clearly identified to successfully meet project cost, schedule and technical performance requirements.  
This role is approximately 90% on-site and 10% remote
9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
  
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following activities:    

• Understand and apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of systems engineering that will aid in the ability to plan and execute engineering projects
• Create project plans and schedules by working with the engineering organization
• Lead projects and technical teams in the design, validation and configuration management of platform product improvements
• Manage all projects within agreed upon scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and safety
• Prepare bids and support any applicable proposal development efforts
• Provide support to other functional organizations (Program Office, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Finance, etc.) as necessary to ensure successful project completion
• Forecast resources for the engineering projects for which you are responsible
• Coordinate and support the development of corrective action activities
• Identify critical issues requiring action in a timely manner and manage to closure
• Develop and present executive level summaries
• Utilize established metrics for monitoring project performance

Requirements:   

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering preferred. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience. Advanced/additional degree in Business Administration a plus
• 10+ years relevant experience in the engineering/defense industries
• Familiar with Earned Value Management
• Familiar with the defense acquisition process
• Experienced in technical interface with customers
• Organizational capabilities to direct and lead others in a team-based environment
• Analytical skills and ability to direct and consult on technical analyses
• Must be willing to travel (domestic and/or foreign) as needed
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime
• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)