Engineering Project Manager – Legacy Vehicle

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Position Title: Engineering Project Manager - Legacy Vehicle

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17491227

Description: General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Engineering Project Manager within the Legacy Product Management organization. While in this role the EPM will be responsible for production and obsolescence support to both domestic and international programs. This will be accomplished by providing engineering leadership of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key products within schedule, budgetary, and technical constraints.

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 GDLS 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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Engineering Project Manager within the Legacy Product Management organization. While in this role the EPM will be responsible for production and obsolescence support to both domestic and international programs. This will be accomplished by providing engineering leadership of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key products within schedule, budgetary, and technical constraints.

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 GDLS 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.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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