Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Garden Grove, California | Engineering | Not Remote | $110,000 to $160,000 | Job ID: 180353

Job Summary

An established and leading Precision Timing & Frequency Technology Firm are looking for an experienced Engineering Project Manager

The firm is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to manage and deliver critical projects to DoW customers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Will be responsible for managing and delivering critical projects to DoW customers and contractors
• The manages key IR&D and customer projects by overseeing all aspects of engineering developments
• Work closely with executive and departmental management to ensure project success
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
• Monitor and reports progress of assigned projects to both executive management and to external customers
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Set deadlines and assign responsibilities to the allocated development team
• Generate presentations and host customer reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, etc. and track action items to completion
• Develop comprehensive project plans that meet internal standards and tailor plans to meet customer requirements
• Manage and assist in the development of project related customer data items
• Train development staff on project plans and use plans to monitor and control progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Assist in the development of technical proposals
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Continuously improve product development processes
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, engineering degree preferred

• Minimum 10 years of electronics engineering project management experience

• Experience in managing electromechanically projects for Department of War (DoW) contractors

• Proficient using computer software including MS Project and Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

• Excellent project planning and implementation skills

• Self-starter with the ability to work from verbal and written instructions

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Detail oriented

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports

• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner

• Strong organizational skills

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory

• Salary: Up to 160k base (can go higher for the right person)

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: They offer a comprehensive benefit package including: Health Insurance, Vision and Dental, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability. Flexible spending options and 401K. They also offer a very lucrative paid time off policy as well.

• JOB ID: 180353