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Leidos · 1 day ago

Engineering Program Manager

Vista, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$59K/yr - $107K/yr

2+ years exp

Leidos is a trusted partner to government and highly-regulated commercial customers, focusing on modernizing infrastructure and systems. The Engineering Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing project scope, schedule, and budget, while leading cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives and manage risks.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for project scope, schedule and budget

Drive both the engineering team, as well as the cross-functional team to achieve program objectives

Lead the team through the New Product Introduction lifecycle phases including requirements, concept development, design reviews, V&V and release to production

Lead program meetings, technical meetings, program reviews and gate reviews

Work with the team to identify and manage program risks

Prioritize team efforts to meet the program schedule

Lead and influence cross-functional teams to accomplish program goals

Communicate regularly and clearly to internal and external program stakeholders

Be able to explain technical challenges and risks to a non-technical audience

Qualification

Program managementHardware developmentSoftware developmentPMP certificationAgile methodologyPlanning skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam leadershipInterpersonal skills

Required

BS/BA in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar and 2+ years of experience. May consider additional years of experience in lieu of a degree

Previous experience as a program manager involving hardware and software development

Strong planning skills including defining requirements, time estimating, stakeholder at each phase of project, documentation, and testing

Broad Engineering background sufficient to analyze design data related to electrical, software, mechanical, and physical science disciplines. Position requires working with subject matter experts to make design trade-offs with respect to cost and performance

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts

Highly motivated, resourceful and creative solution finder

US Citizenship required

Preferred

PMP certification

Experience with Agile software development practice

Experience working with teams on product development of algorithms, imaging systems or trace analysis systems, software and network solutions

Hands-on design engineering experience with the development, and production of electronics equipment for use in medical devices, government security and/or military applications, or similar