Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Product Manager

Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) Product Manager

The ARV Product Manager is a leadership position with direct reports that is responsible for engineering execution of ARV. The individual is accountable for cost, schedule, and technical performance of the engineering scope on ARV. In support of this portfolio, the selected candidate will lead and manage a team of engineers that operate in roles of project leads, chief/deputy chief engineers and IPT leads. This manager must have strong job knowledge and working relationships within manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and quality. The manager and his/her team will interface directly and work regularly with the internal Program Management Office (PMO) and other process centers.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible forEngineering Performance of ARV scope

• Cost/Schedule/Technical/Risk Management

• Leadprocess center activities in support oftheProgramDirector

• Train and develop direct employees that report to the individual
• Review and approve all engineering ARV bids
• Prepare andmaintainproject plans

• Develop engineering inputs to support program requirements

• Interact with the customer as theengineeringface to the customer and represent engineering in customer interactions

• OverseeIntegrated Product Team (IPT) leaders and/orControl Account Managers (CAMs) / Project Leadsspecific areas of theproject cost, schedule and performance asrequired

• Work with the cross-functionalProcess Centerleadsas required by the ProgramDirector

• Analyze performance,statusand progress reports todeterminemanagement actions (corrective or preventive) and to ensure program performance
• Lead temporary endeavors undertaken to create unique products, services, deliverables, or outcomes.Coordinate across process centers as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelors degree in Engineering or (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems preferred but other degrees will be considered with relevant experience).
• MBA/MS a plus
• A minimum of10 yearsof relevant work experience
• Project Management experience required
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships
• Demonstrated ability to form and lead teams
• Experience in leading design, development and integration of complex systems
• Proven leadership skills and competencies
• Ability to assess technical risk and develop corrective actions and/or mitigation plans
• Must have excellent analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
• Ability to travel as needed

Additional Information:

• This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.