Engineering Program Manager

Apex Systems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

ESPP (employee stock purchase)

HSA

EAP with counseling

Training and certification programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to lead large-scale defense engineering programs in Baltimore, MD. This role partners with Program Management, Chief Engineering, and IPTs to ensure on-schedule, on-budget delivery aligned with technical objectives.

The ideal candidate will guide multidisciplinary teams across the full system lifecycle, defend BOEs, manage schedule and cost, and report to senior leadership. Onsite work is required for this role.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in engineering or related field (Bachelor's).
• 12+ years with Master's degree.
• 10+ years with PhD. An additional 4 years may be substituted for degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across the full system lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary engineering interface between PM and functional engineering.
• Lead engineering scope execution within schedule and budget.
• Drive technical execution plans and coordinate resources across teams.
• Provide engineering inputs for reviews, status reports, and leadership briefings.
• Develop and defend engineering BOEs and estimates.
• Oversee CAM activities for engineering work scope.
• Support schedule, cost management, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead engineering performance reviews and alignment with program objectives.
• Coordinate staffing plans and workload forecasts with leadership.
• Identify and manage engineering risks and opportunities across IPTs.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure program objectives are met.
• Support development, integration, testing, and transition activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Communication

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/STEM

Master's degree (preferred)

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Control Account Management (CAM)

DoD systems engineering processes

Job description

Job#: 3047641

Job Description:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Engineering Program Manager (EPM)

Location: Baltimore, MD

Security Clearance: Active Secret Clearance Required

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Overview

Our client is seeking an Engineering Program Manager (EPM) to support large-scale engineering development programs and serve as a key engineering leader responsible for program execution. This role will partner closely with Program Management, Chief Engineering, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure engineering efforts are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with technical and contractual objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing engineering execution across the full system lifecycle, and driving successful outcomes on complex development programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering interface between Program Management and functional engineering organizations.
• Lead execution of engineering scope, ensuring technical efforts are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Drive implementation of technical execution plans and coordinate engineering resources across multiple teams.
• Provide engineering inputs for program reviews, status reporting, and leadership briefings.
• Develop, review, and defend engineering estimates, proposals, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Oversee Control Account Management (CAM) activities associated with engineering work scope.
• Support schedule development, cost management, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Lead engineering financial and performance reviews to ensure alignment with program objectives.
• Coordinate engineering staffing plans and workload forecasts with functional leadership.
• Identify, assess, and manage engineering risks and opportunities across Integrated Product Teams.
• Collaborate with technical and program leadership to ensure successful delivery of program objectives.
• Support engineering development, integration, testing, and transition activities throughout the program lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or another STEM-related discipline with 14+ years of experience, OR
• Master's degree with 12+ years of experience, OR
• PhD with 10+ years of experience.
  • An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or technical teams.
• Experience supporting systems development, integration, and test activities across the program lifecycle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in complex engineering environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or another STEM-related field.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience with defense electronic systems such as RF systems, electronic warfare, communications systems, sensors, or avionics.
• Working knowledge of DoD systems engineering processes, standards, and lifecycle requirements.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Control Account Management (CAM).
• Prior experience as an Engineering Program Manager, IPT Lead, Chief Engineer, or similar technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated success managing cost, schedule, and technical performance on complex development programs.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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