Engineering Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

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 RESPONSIBLITIES

• 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

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education:

• 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