Project Leader - Tactical RFGPS Solutions
Project Leader - Tactical RFGPS Solutions
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Job Description
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related Science Engineering or Mathematics field plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
What Sets You Apart
Possess knowledge of product design development and production with a preferred history with tactical GPS and RF
History of effectively communicating issues impacts and corrective actions to project team members and the leadership team
Ability to work across a matrix organization while building a strong and collaborative relationship with key partners
Demonstrated success with leading highperforming engineering design teams
GDMS Offers You
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 crossfunctional 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
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
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 problemsolving 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 understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI Earned Value Cost Account Management (CAM) and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs
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
Workplace Options
This position is onsite of flex onsite at the Ft Wayne IN or Colorado Spring CO facilities and requires regular participation and interaction with team members
Employment Type
Full Time
