Sr. Engineering Project Manager in Garden Grove, California at FEI-Zyfer

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:

• 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
• Evaluate and assess results of project

The applicant MUST have the following 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

Additional Desirable Experience:

• Degree/Certificate in Project Management
• Technical proposal writing
• Contract management – Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
• Security Clearance

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Salary is competitive and will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects each candidate's background and the requirements of the role.