What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager EVMS (vehicle system/Integration)-No Visa Sponsorship position at Detroit Engineered Products?
Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
• Apply the principles of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to the projects assigned
• 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
• Able to read, comprehend, interpret, author, and manage contractual language/scope
• Facilitate and support technical and programmatic events
• Lead vehicle system-level design, integration, build, and test activities
• Represent the project and engineering organization to Client 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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
- Advanced/additional degree, MBA or MS a plus.
- 7 years of relevant work experience related to the role.
- 5 years relevant experience in the engineering/defense industries desired.
- Demonstrated project engineering experience overseeing complex technical projects.
- Expectation is that the candidate possesses, understands, and can apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of project management to plan and execute engineering projects.
- Proven experience in technical interface with customers and maintain relationships
- Experience and ability to lead multi-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation.
- Analytical skills and ability to direct and consult on technical analyses.
- • Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
- Knowledge of business finances, project budget management and forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.