IT Project Manager

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Tracked Vehicle Engineering Project Lead. This person will provide engineering leadership of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key products and to integrate and test them at the subsystem and vehicle level. The EPM lead oversees related performance activities and driving key decisions to meet project schedule and cost goals.

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

Possess, understand and apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of project management to plan and execute engineering projects

Generate and execute project plans and integrated schedules

Establish funding mechanisms to facilitate work scope

Forecast and maintain project demand files

Establish & utilize metrics to drive and monitor project performance

Able to read, comprehend, interpret, author, and manage contractual language/scope

Facilitate and support technical and programmatic events

Lead vehicle system-level design, integration, build, and test activities

Represent the project and engineering organization to GDLS leadership and our customers

Participate as a member of the program team leading the effort to success.

Prepare bids and provide bid support for any applicable RFI or proposal efforts

Serve as a primary technical interface for internal & external customers

Coordinate incoming problem reports for prioritization and processing

Support change processing metrics through tracking, measuring and managing aging issues to resolution

Evaluate and disseminate customer comments to proposed changes for immediate action

Propose/assess process improvements to increase through-put of design updates and customer satisfaction.

Apply the principles of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to the projects assigned

Apply the principles of Risk Management to projects assigned

$57/hr to $63/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401K retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Systems Engineering. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience.

Advanced/additional degree, MBA or MS a plus.

7+ years of relevant work experience related to the role.

5+ years relevant experience in the engineering/defense industries desired.

Demonstrated project engineering experience overseeing complex technical projects.

Expectation is that the candidate possesses, understands, and can apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of project management to plan and execute engineering projects. PMP certification is a desired

Proven ability to effectively manage in an indirect leader role

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships

Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams

Experience in leading design, development and integration of complex systems

Proven leadership skills and competencies

Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans

Must have excellent 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

Knowledge of business finances, project budget management and forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.