Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Engineering Manager will plan, establish, and manage projects and will serve as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Hires and trains members of the technical staff.

Assigns duties and responsibilities and oversees workflow of project staff.

Oversees the day-to-day workflow of the department.

Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties / Responsibilities :

Manages assigned IT projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.

Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and staffing.

Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.

Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.

Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities :

Organized with attention to detail.

Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning.

Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.

Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner.

Education and Experience :

Bachelors degree in Computer or Information Science-related field required; Masters degree preferred.

At least three years of related experience required.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.