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
Education
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 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
