Engineering Project Manager

Position Summary

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The Engineering Project Manager assists in all activities related to the Project Management function inside the Engineering Organization and is responsible for Low-Complexity Projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine Project Management tasks with standard techniques (main references : PMI’s PMBoK - Project Management Book of Knowledge, and Critical Chain concepts).
• Assists more senior Project Managers in the preparation of schedules, status updates, risk-mitigation plans, presentations, and reports.
• Manages own Low-Complexity Projects, supported by Senior Project Managers and / or by the PMO Manager.
• Gaining exposure to Project-specific Budget Planning and Control activities.
• Work is closely managed by senior Project Managers and / or by the PMO Manager.
• Putting together Project Schedules.
• Following-up on Project Deliverables.
• Consolidating and Analyzing Project Data.
• Preparing Visibility Reports.
• Improving Existing Processes and Procedures.
• Supporting Budget Control Activities.

Education

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• BS / BA degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or other Business-related degrees.
• BS / BA degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Knowledge of aircraft and aviation preferred.
• CAPM Certificate preferred.

Experience

• Generally at least 2 years of experience in the Product Development field of expertise.
• Generally initiating the career in the Project / Program Management Discipline (0-2 years of experience).
• Exposure to the Project / Program Manager Role in the Aerospace or Aviation Industry is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding and execution of broad practices within the Project / Program Management field of expertise.
• Applies these understandings in the complete management and execution of all Project / Program Life Cycle Tasks on a few Low-Complexity Projects at the same time.
• Customer and Team focused, with good Relationship Building skills.
• Willing to learn and understand the Product Life-Cycle processes associated with Aircraft Development and Certification, in particular the ones surrounding Engineering Product Development.
• Willing to learn and understand Executive Aircraft and the Executive Aviation Market, with particular emphasis on Interior, Seats, and Cabin Systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aircraft Interior Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Installation, and Certification preferred.
• Ability to consult with Team Leaders / Specialists and consolidate Quotes on Man-Hours and Cycle Time required to complete Engineering projects.
• Ability to understand the project / program development Gates and support all gate exits.
• Coordinate with the Engineering Management / Supervisor / Lead to ensure Alignment with the Schedule and Deliverables.
• Ability to work with the Embraer Tools used to progress a project through its maturity. This will include CCPM, JIRA, and Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate activities with other departments including Procurement, Program Management, Engineering, Quality, and Production.
• Good Tracking and Communication Skills to promote the Timely Execution of the projects.
• Track and communicate Action Items with Engineering Leads and seek Closure to issues that require input from other departments.
• Proficient computer skills with use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must possess good written and oral presentation skills and the ability to communicate ideas effectively to Senior Management and to project Teams.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Ability to become involved in a number of projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Portuguese or Spanish language skills are a plus.

Working Conditions / Environment / Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including, OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.
• Employees will be subject to the random drug and alcohol testing under FAA regulations.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.

GENERAL COMMITMENT

• Commitment to Company Values, and complies with department norms, policies, directives, and procedures.
• Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.
• Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.
• Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.
• Satisfies work schedule requirements.
• The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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