Engineering Project Leader

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.  

 

Clearance Requirements:

Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time 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.

Responsibilities for this Position

Job Overview:We're looking for a skilled Project/Product Manager to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate effectively, and manage project goals with strong communication and technical skills.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and launch products.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure project success and timely completion.
• Identify and mitigate risks, while seizing opportunities.
• Proficiency in using DTUPC/DTC tools and methodologies.
• Maintain relationships with customers and drive product acceptance in the market.

What You’ll Experience:

• Working with talented teams to achieve project goals.
• Engaging in customer and supplier negotiations.
• Developing and executing project strategies.
• Analyzing market trends and driving product strategies.
• Presenting project status and ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Sustaining, managing, and overseeing projects in the production phase of the project life cycle.”

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage relationships and market products.
• Technical understanding of products and services.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Jira and other agile tools, and Power BI.
• Experience in developing and executing project strategies.

What Sets You Apart:

• Ability to lead and motivate teams in a matrix organization.
• Skilled in tracking progress and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience with project financial data and risk management.
• Understanding of various project life cycles, especially SAFe Agile.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Advanced problem-solving skills in complex environments.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $128,626.00 - USD $135,660.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans