Raydon: Project Manager I
Position Description
The Project Manager I, under the mentorship of a senior Project Manager, leads, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects of low to medium system complexity within area of assigned responsibility. Directs an engineering design team in development project’s entire life cycle from initial requirements analysis, functional allocation, design synthesis, verification through successful completion. Completes assigned engineering projects in accordance with customer specifications and within schedule and budget limitations, coordinating activities of engineering team, contractors, and suppliers. Evaluates and approves design changes, along with hardware, software and documentation releases. Prepares and presents periodic project updates and reviews.
Education Required
- AS in Simulation, Computer, Electronics Technology, or related field (or two years of relevant experience to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to accomplish the typical duties of the job) and in addition, four years experience in a computer/technical discipline which includes:
- Two years managing engineering development projects or complex planning/scheduling and
- Two years experience with advanced skills in software, mechanical/electrical, or courseware design and test, OR
- Bachelor’s degree and Two years experience in a computer/technical discipline which includes:
- Managing engineering development projects or complex planning/scheduling and
- Advanced skills in software, mechanical/electrical, or courseware design and test.
Experience Required
- Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Leadership attributes including; commitment, strong communication skills, teamwork, planning and delegation, prioritization of multiple tasks, decision making, problem solving, and meeting schedules.
- Knowledge of requirements management/traceability, oversight, and guidance.
- Project reporting and assessment skills.
Desired Skills/Experience
Education and Experience:
AS in Simulation, Computer, Electronics Technology, or related field (or two years of relevant experience to provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to accomplish the typical duties of the job) and in addition, four years experience in a computer/technical discipline which includes:
Two years managing engineering development projects or complex planning/scheduling and
Two years experience with advanced skills in software, mechanical/electrical, or courseware design and test, OR
Bachelor’s degree and Two years experience in a computer/technical discipline which includes:
Managing engineering development projects or complex planning/scheduling and
Advanced skills in software, mechanical/electrical, or courseware design and test.
Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
Leadership attributes including; commitment, strong communication skills, teamwork, planning and delegation, prioritization of multiple tasks, decision making, problem solving, and meeting schedules.
Knowledge of requirements management/traceability, oversight, and guidance.
Project reporting and assessment skills.
Principle Duties
Typical Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Act as the primary Engineering interface for internal and external customers on assigned projects.
- Collaborate with functional engineering managers in order to define and allocate appropriate resources.
- Translate stakeholder input into quality high level designs for product features.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate technical and schedule requirements to all Engineering departments
- Conduct requirements and design reviews to ensure that the product meets customer needs and corporate objectives.
- Provide technical oversight of project activities to ensure that performance, cost and schedule objectives are met.
- Prepare briefs of project status for internal and external customers and lessons learned for engineering staff.
- Actively engage in the assessment of Software cases and appropriate resolutions.
- Provide input on Engineering Change Proposals.
- Align with corporate and engineering priorities.
- Provide extensive interface and engagement with a project team and functional managers, in a matrix environment, in order to motivate and lead.
- Continuously provide project gap analysis and pro-actively provide viable options, solutions and corrective actions to maintain projects on-track.
- Provide input to project team members’ performance reviews.
- Apply Systems Engineering methodology throughout project life cycle.
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Typically lead 2-3 projects of low to medium complexity concurrently.
More Information
Candidates must be U.S. Persons as defined in the ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).
Contact Information
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Drug-Free Workplace
www.raydon.com
