Engineering Project Manager

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Industry: Military Vehicles/Defense

Hourly Rate: Up to $67/hr depending on experience.

Job Summary:

Come join our team! We currently have an exciting possible Temp-to-Perm opportunity in Sterling Heights, MI for an experienced Engineering Project Manager to work on a Military Vehicle Program.

Responsibilities for this Role:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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

Education Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field. Other degrees will be considered with relevant experience.

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