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General Dynamics · 1 month ago

Space Force MUOS Deputy Program Manager Engineering

USA-AZ-Scottsdale

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$156K/yr - $173K/yr

6+ years exp

General Dynamics is a company that engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions for defense and scientific arenas. They are seeking a Deputy Program Manager Engineering who will be responsible for planning, authorizing, and monitoring engineering work while fostering collaboration and managing project risks.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Engineering ProcessesProject ManagementLeadership SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteAgile MethodologiesTeam BuildingConflict ResolutionTime ManagementProblem SolvingCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required

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 understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs

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