Engineering Program Manager

Executive Recruiting Group

  • Westminster, Colorado
  • 23 days ago

    Highlights

    o Lead the development of integrated project presentations by collecting inputs from engineering, operations, finance, quality, and other functional teams; ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of content. o Serves as the primary communication interface among internal cross- functional teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure clear, timely, and consistent project execution.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWestminster, Colorado

    Description

    Description

    The Engineering Program Manager is responsible for managing contract budgets and

    schedules while building and maintaining positive customer relationships.

    Duties:

    Project Planning and Execution:

    o Provides input to the Business Development team to develop technical project plans, and define scope, milestones, payment plans, and budget.

    o Participates in technical design and development activities to determine any effects to schedule and cost.

    o Collaborate with other departments to allocate resources to meet invoices, schedule and budget requirements.

    o Correspond with supply chain to ensure materials meet contractual cost and schedule requirements.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    o Works closely with contracts, engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test teams to ensure smooth project execution.

    o Coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components and materials meeting project specifications.

    o Participates in regular project reviews, both internally and with clients, providing updates on contract progress and challenges.

    o Oversees engineering team to develop, review and finalize technical data packages.

    Documentation and Compliance:

    o Monitors and tracks program documentation, including customer mandated requirements and internal specifications, ex: drawings, test procedures, and reports.

    o Ensures contract activities and products meet scope requirements established by the program.

    o Supports audits and inspections, addressing all compliance concerns related to program activities.

    Testing and Validation:

    o Collaborates with other departments to ensure project deliverables meet performance and quality standards.

    o Works with quality assurance and testing teams to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes.

    5. Risk Management and Continuous Improvement:

    o Identifies project risks and develops and implements mitigation strategies.

    o Contributes to process improvements that includes communicating lessons learned to all team members aimed at improving future project efficiency and effectiveness.

    Communication:

    o Builds and maintains positive customer relationships through professional communication, responsiveness, and proactive issue resolution

    o Serves as the primary communication interface among internal cross- functional teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure clear, timely, and consistent project execution.

    o Prepares, coordinates, and delivers project status briefings and reviews using PowerPoint presentations for internal leadership and customer audiences.

    o Lead the development of integrated project presentations by collecting inputs from engineering, operations, finance, quality, and other functional teams; ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of content.

    o Actively track and follow up with contributing departments to ensure assigned presentation sections, data, and metrics are completed on schedule.

    o Facilitate regular meetings, reviews, and discussions with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to align expectations and resolve issues.

    o Ensure clear documentation and communication of action items, decisions, and next steps resulting from meetings and presentations.



    Requirements

    •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field)

    • 3-5 years in project engineering within the defense or aerospace industry is a plus.

    • Certifications: CAPM or PMP a plus.

    • Strong leadership skills

    • Ability to create and sustain strong relationships with team and customers

    • Strong problem-solving skills and technical knowledge across engineering disciplines.

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Preferred Skills

    • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) is a plus.

    • Experience within the defense industry

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