Our client is a high-tech business focusing on software and hardware system integration, cutting-edge research and development, and manufacturing. They provide premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients.
We have an immediate opening for an Engineering Project Lead & Release Manager to work closely with a diverse engineering team, the program management office, as well as the client’s call center and field support representatives to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of all projects and tasks.
Job Title: Engineering Project Lead & Release Manager
Location: Scottsdale, AZ 85257 – Hybrid (1-3 days in the office)
Contract Duration: 12 months or longer
Pay: $57.54/hour
Note: Due to the nature of work all candidates must be US Citizens. Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire, but must be obtainable within a reasonable period of time as determined by program requirements.
As a Project Lead and Release Manager on the Rescue 21 program, you will work closely with a diverse engineering team, the program management office, as well as our call center and field support representatives to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of all projects and tasks. Your main responsibilities will include proposing, planning, executing, and delivering project deliverables. This entails defining objectives, creating schedules, and collaborating among stakeholders and ensure projects stay within scope, budget, and schedule. Additionally, you will monitor project progress, mitigate risks, and uphold quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proven organizational and time management skills
- Proven communication skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to motivate a team
- Ability to resolve conflict and handle some negotiations
- Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
- Proficient in project management
- Has the ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts
- Fully proficient understanding of company policies and practices
- Fully proficient understanding of engineering processes and practices
- Fully proficient planning and organization skills
- Fully proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of tools and Microsoft Project
- Proficient knowledge of various project life cycles including agile
- Fully proficient ability to communicate issues, impacts, and corrective actions
- Fully proficient ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience
- Fully proficient ability to clearly report relevant information
- Ability to understand and apply project leadership principles including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs
- Fully proficient ability to anticipate technology, process, and skill needs
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
#spc1
