Description:
Identifies risks and develops risk mitigation strategies for assigned programs.
Coordinate build and delivery of avionics hardware to Engineering for development and testing.
Manages customer relationships; serves as the primary interface with all levels within a customer as well as internal multi-disciplinary resources.
Manages development programs for complex avionics systems with significant embedded software content.
Gather inputs from Engineering to assist in Earned Value analysis.
Conducts weekly program reviews with the development team and identify and implement corrective actions as required. Ensures communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments, and objectives.
Performs ongoing review of program status; identifies risks. Documents program progress including implementation, timelines, issues, risks, and successes to maintain program course. Assesses results and determines and implements risk mitigation solutions as appropriate.
Interfaces with team members, stakeholders, and management to anticipate and manage changes to projects, such as but not limited to, technical requirements, business requirements and schedule. Determines when additional resources are needed and implements same. Identifies or gathers information regarding possible solutions that may create additional, different, or unique project objectives or results.
Participates in discussions regarding project-related decisions and project direction at the executive level. Participates in proposal efforts and sales calls to ensure product meets client needs and specifications.
Qualifications:
BS Degree in Engineering
Thrive in fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
Previous experience assuming leadership role in engineering team environment desired
Experience serving as the point-of-contact with external clients, faculty, and team members desired.
Must be flexible and have ability to manage several programs simultaneously.
Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work on diverse teams.
Familiarity with Microsoft Project software, MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint desired
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