What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager position at General Dynamics Land Systems US?
About the Role:
We are seeking candidates who are highly organized, and results driven to be part of the Phoenix team. This role leads and coordinates cross-functional projects. The project manager oversees related performance activities and driving key decisions to meet project schedule and cost goals for this exciting next generation of vehicle at GDLS.
Company Information:
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer:
Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
Minimum Requirements:
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.
We are seeking candidates who are highly organized, and results driven to be part of the Phoenix team. This role leads and coordinates cross-functional projects. The project manager oversees related performance activities and driving key decisions to meet project schedule and cost goals for this exciting next generation of vehicle at GDLS.
Company Information:
General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.
What We Offer:
Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
- Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%)
- Educational Assistance
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
- Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track
Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
- 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
- Facilitate and support technical and programmatic events
- Represent the IPT and engineering organization to GDLS leadership and our customers
- Participate as a member of the engineering leadership team leading the effort to success.
- Lead the preparation of bids and provide bid support for any applicable RFI or proposal efforts
- Serve as a primary technical interface for internal and external customers
- Coordinate or help 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 feedback to proposed changes for immediate action
- Propose/assess process improvements to increase thru-put of design updates and customer satisfaction.
- Other duties/functions as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience
- 7-10 years engineering or related experience
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships
- Demonstrated experience in Project Management (PMP Certification a plus)
- Able to demonstrate the ability to form and lead teams
- Experience in leading design, development and integration of complex systems
- Proven leadership skills and competencies
- Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans
- Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills
- Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
- Ability to travel as needed as some travel may be required
- This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.