Deputy Program Manager Engineering Project Lead

TITLE:Deputy Program Manager Engineering/ Project Lead

LOCATION: Scottsdale AZ 85257

SCHEDULE:9/80

Required:US Citizenship

W2 Hourly Contract Only

Hourly Rate Range: $85.00 - $96.50 with limited benefits

***W2 hourly Contract Only with a possible extension No 1099 No third parties no C2C.

No exceptions (Sorry) US Citizenship is Required ***

REQUIREMENTS

• US Citizenship
• Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• Requires a Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related Science Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8 years of job-related experience or a Masters 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 personnel
• Fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensus
• May 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 validated
• Ensures that total system is integrated tested and verified
• Ensures all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on time
• Develops and maintains engineering plans as required by the project
• Manages the engineering related risks and opportunities of the project
• Assists with developing and managing the project change management process
• Ensures that all engineering processes to be used adhere to established engineering practices
• Manages engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments capital equipment etc.) organizational interfaces and engineering scope
• Identifies develops analyzes and reports engineering project measures
• Conducts monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for the monthly program reviews
• Implements effective corrective actions as required
• Manages the resolution of technical issues and ensures that they are communicated and resolved.
• Conducts lessons learned after each major phase of the project
• Scope 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 goals
• Ensures that team members are rewarded for their contributions
• May provide performance feedback and management for the project team
• Takes immediate & decisive action in dealing with technical & performance issues
• Leads small proposals and ECPs with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomings
• Assists in ROM development

What sets you apart:

If you or anyone you know is interested in hearing more about this position please email your resume and availability to Meredith Baldwinat

GeoLogics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran