Engineering Project Manager at Land Systems – Sterling Heights, Michigan

Position Title: Engineering Project Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Engineering

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Ability to obtain security clearance

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17516204

Description: Engineering Project Manager - Staff - Wheeled Systems

Job Description:

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Engineering Project Manager within the Wheeled Product Management organization. The primary platforms supported within this portfolio are the Stryker and Sgt Stout vehicles. While in this role the EPM will be responsible for both production support as well as sustainment activities. This will be accomplished by providing engineering leadership of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key products within schedule, budgetary, and technical constraints.

Responsibilities Include:

Engineering Support to Production

• Lead the technical management and resolution of production related problem reports.
• Collaborate with technical leads to ensure high quality corrective actions are developed, validated, and approved critical/significant issues that pose a significant risk to the production program
• Coordinate efforts related to the Joint Change Review Board (JCRB).

Sustainment - Task Orders and Obsolescence

• Serve as a primary technical interface for internal & external customers.
• Support proposal development and associated kick-off packages in response to customer RFPs.
• Create project plans/schedules by working with the GDLS Engineering organization, our major subcontractors and other functional organizations. Ensuring project schedules are synchronized and integrated between GDLS and our subcontractor partners. This includes formal Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) deliveries to the customer in accordance with the contract.
• Apply the principles of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to manage all projects within agreed upon contract scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and ensuring product safety for the soldier.
• Ensure all project milestones are completed in alignment with our internal processes.
• Forecasting all engineering manpower for the project(s) for which you are responsible.
• Identify critical issues/risks requiring action in a timely manner and manage to closure.
• Provide status of projects to various stakeholders (both internal and external).
• Utilize and/or develop metrics for monitoring project performances.
• Able to read, comprehend, interpret, author, and manage contractual language/scope.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Systems Engineering. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
• Advanced/additional degree, MBA or MS a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience related to the role.
• 5+ years relevant experience in the engineering/defense industries desired.
• Expectation is that the candidate possesses, understands, and can apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of project management to plan and execute engineering projects.
• Demonstrated project engineering experience overseeing complex technical projects.
• Proven experience in building/maintaining customer relationships
• Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation.
• Analytical skills and ability to direct and consult on technical analyses.
• Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
• Knowledge of business finances, project budget management and forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.
• Must be willing to travel (domestic and/or foreign) as needed (10%).
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare includes medical, dental, and vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Hybrid work schedule may be available.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Engineering Project Manager - Staff - Wheeled Systems

Job Description:

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Engineering Project Manager within the Wheeled Product Management organization. The primary platforms supported within this portfolio are the Stryker and Sgt Stout vehicles. While in this role the EPM will be responsible for both production support as well as sustainment activities. This will be accomplished by providing engineering leadership of a cross-functional team with responsibility and authority to deliver key products within schedule, budgetary, and technical constraints.

Responsibilities Include:

Engineering Support to Production

• Lead the technical management and resolution of production related problem reports.
• Collaborate with technical leads to ensure high quality corrective actions are developed, validated, and approved critical/significant issues that pose a significant risk to the production program
• Coordinate efforts related to the Joint Change Review Board (JCRB).

Sustainment - Task Orders and Obsolescence

• Serve as a primary technical interface for internal & external customers.
• Support proposal development and associated kick-off packages in response to customer RFPs.
• Create project plans/schedules by working with the GDLS Engineering organization, our major subcontractors and other functional organizations. Ensuring project schedules are synchronized and integrated between GDLS and our subcontractor partners. This includes formal Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) deliveries to the customer in accordance with the contract.
• Apply the principles of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) to manage all projects within agreed upon contract scope, schedule and budget to a high level of quality and ensuring product safety for the soldier.
• Ensure all project milestones are completed in alignment with our internal processes.
• Forecasting all engineering manpower for the project(s) for which you are responsible.
• Identify critical issues/risks requiring action in a timely manner and manage to closure.
• Provide status of projects to various stakeholders (both internal and external).
• Utilize and/or develop metrics for monitoring project performances.
• Able to read, comprehend, interpret, author, and manage contractual language/scope.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer or Systems Engineering. Other technical degrees will be considered with relevant experience.
• Advanced/additional degree, MBA or MS a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience related to the role.
• 5+ years relevant experience in the engineering/defense industries desired.
• Expectation is that the candidate possesses, understands, and can apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of project management to plan and execute engineering projects.
• Demonstrated project engineering experience overseeing complex technical projects.
• Proven experience in building/maintaining customer relationships
• Proven ability to lead multi-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, and presentation.
• Analytical skills and ability to direct and consult on technical analyses.
• Must have excellent business acumen and negotiating skills
• Knowledge of business finances, project budget management and forecasting, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis.
• Must be willing to travel (domestic and/or foreign) as needed (10%).
• Proficiency in Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare includes medical, dental, and vision.
• Competitive base pay.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Hybrid work schedule may be available.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.