Engineering Project Manager at Land Systems – Sterling Heights, Michigan

Position Title: Engineering Project Manager

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: 17496078

Description: This is for a Engineering Project Manager position

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

• Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
  
  
  • Assist in applying basic project management concepts, practices, and procedures to support engineering projects.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of project plans and schedules.
  • Assist in tracking project funding and budgets under supervision.
  • Help maintain and update project demand files with guidance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals.
  • Assist in collecting and reporting metrics to monitor project performance.
  • Gain familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
  • Provide logistical and administrative support for technical and programmatic events.
  • Support system-level design, integration, build, and test activities as part of a team.
  • Assist in preparing materials for leadership and customer reviews.
  • Contribute to program team efforts by completing assigned tasks on time.
  • Provide support for bid preparation and proposal efforts as needed.
  • Assist in coordinating and tracking problem reports for prioritization and resolution.
  • Support change processing metrics by tracking and reporting on progress.
  • Assist in evaluating and disseminating customer feedback for action.
  • Contribute ideas for process improvements under mentorship.
  • Gain experience with Teamcenter and other relevant tools.
  • Support risk management activities by identifying and documenting potential risks.
  
  
  Minimum Requirements:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of relevant work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Department of Defense or similar industry highly desired
  • Certified PMP Preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and work with cross-functional teams
  • Experience in design, development of complex systems
  • Ability to assess technical risk
  • Must have analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Windows XP and Microsoft Office with adequate computer skills to manage the development of presentations and other methods of media display
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
  • Ability to travel as needed as some traveling may be required

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

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.
This is for a Engineering Project Manager position

Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.)
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track

• Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:
  
  
  • Assist in applying basic project management concepts, practices, and procedures to support engineering projects.
  • Support the creation and maintenance of project plans and schedules.
  • Assist in tracking project funding and budgets under supervision.
  • Help maintain and update project demand files with guidance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support project goals.
  • Assist in collecting and reporting metrics to monitor project performance.
  • Gain familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
  • Provide logistical and administrative support for technical and programmatic events.
  • Support system-level design, integration, build, and test activities as part of a team.
  • Assist in preparing materials for leadership and customer reviews.
  • Contribute to program team efforts by completing assigned tasks on time.
  • Provide support for bid preparation and proposal efforts as needed.
  • Assist in coordinating and tracking problem reports for prioritization and resolution.
  • Support change processing metrics by tracking and reporting on progress.
  • Assist in evaluating and disseminating customer feedback for action.
  • Contribute ideas for process improvements under mentorship.
  • Gain experience with Teamcenter and other relevant tools.
  • Support risk management activities by identifying and documenting potential risks.
  
  
  Minimum Requirements:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of relevant work experience
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Department of Defense or similar industry highly desired
  • Certified PMP Preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and work with cross-functional teams
  • Experience in design, development of complex systems
  • Ability to assess technical risk
  • Must have analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Windows XP and Microsoft Office with adequate computer skills to manage the development of presentations and other methods of media display
  • Must have strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
  • Ability to travel as needed as some traveling may be required

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.

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.