Lead, Project Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Lead Project Engineer to spearhead innovative software development and integration efforts. This role is crucial in ensuring projects meet customer requirements while adhering to budget and schedule commitments. You will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of projects, utilizing Agile methodologies, and coordinating with cross-functional teams. If you're passionate about driving success in a dynamic environment and have a strong technical background, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a collaborative team where your expertise will make a significant impact on mission-critical projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of experience required.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to meet customer requirements within cost and schedule.
• Manage engineering projects, budgets, and prepare status reports.

Skills

Project Engineering

Agile Methodology

Earned Value Management

Microsoft Project

Risk Management

Technical Supplier Management

Software Development

Hardware/Software Integration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Confluence

Agile PLM

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, Project Engineer

Job Code:23488

JobLocation:Herndon, VA or Chantilly, VA

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for full lifecycle Project Engineering support for a range of software development as well as integration efforts utilzing Agile Methodology and tools
• Responsible for successfully leading a project team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments in a growing business area.
• Develops, oversees and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
• Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.
• Assesses engineering issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates, manages, and dispositions program-level risks and opportunities.
• Estimate resource and material needs for the project/product.
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Understands how to develop a schedule using Earned Value (EV), and manage a project using the Earned Value Indicators.
• Participate in small teams and perform a wide variety of tasks
• Must have ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and will have regular contact with customers.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• Technical Background of software
• Experience with Earned Value Management and Microsoft Project
• Experience with best practices for project engineering and program execution
• Experience in managing multi-discipline programs across multiple locations
• Experience in hardware/software integration programs
• Experience managing projects with budgets of $30M+
• Experience with Technical Supplier Management,Risk and Opportunity Management
• Experience with managing Agile SW development programs including using Confluence
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required with a Poly

PreferredAdditionalSkills:

• STEM degree required
• Experience with Agile PLM
• Experience leading Government Contract development programs
• Experience or knowledge of Government contract acquisition lifecycle a plus
• Experience with management of design to cost activities.
• Experience with program, pursuit and proposal activities.

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