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.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.
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.
