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 ***

We have an opening for a Deputy Program Manager, Engineering/ Project Lead in our Scottsdale, AZ location.

REQUIREMENTS

• US Citizenship
• Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 8+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's 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:

• Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire.

If you or anyone you know is interested in hearing more about this position, please email your resume and availability to Meredith Baldwin at Mbaldwin@geologics.com

*Rates listed are not a guarantee of salary/rate. Rate offered at time of hire will depend on many factors including education, experience, interview results and skill level

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

Meredith Baldwin

Recruiter

(703) 891-6115

Mbaldwin@geologics.com

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