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Senior Engineering Project Lead

General Dynamics Mission Systems

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Senior Deputy PM Engineer plans and monitors engineering work, leads project teams, and ensures system requirements are validated and systems are integrated, tested, and verified. The role manages engineering scope, resources, risks, technical issues, and project measures, while supporting project reviews, change management, proposals, and ROM development. Projects are generally small to medium in scope, or the role may assist a deputy project manager on a larger program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunicationLeadershipTeam BuildingMotivationConflict ResolutionNegotiationProblem-SolvingProject ManagementAdvanced Technology Application

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related STEM10+ Years Relevant ExperienceMaster's or 8+ Years Relevant ExperienceSecret Security Clearance or EligibilityU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position As a Senior Deputy PM Engineer, you'll plan, authorize and monitor engineering work by managing a team of top talent. You'll ensure that the total system is integrated, tested and verified while keeping your team motivated and focused on project goals. It's an exceptional challenge and for a true leader, it's an equally exceptional opportunity. Duties and Tasks: * Plans, authorizes, and monitors the engineering work (including providing strong leadership to ensure all events occur as planned) * Staffs the project team (along with SEM and maybe Director of Engineering) with the appropriate engineering personnel * Fosters cross-functional collaboration and builds project consensus * May be responsible for some of the following: performance, cost, scope and schedule for all engineering efforts (including efforts that are subcontracted) * Ensures that total system requirements are validated * Ensures that total system is integrated, tested and verified * Ensures all project deliverables (including documentation) are developed with high quality and delivered on time * Develops and maintains engineering plans as required by the project * Manages the engineering related risks and opportunities of the project * Assists with developing and managing the project change management process * Ensures that all engineering processes to be used adhere to established engineering practices * Manages engineering resources (e.g. staff assignments, capital equipment, etc.), organizational interfaces, and engineering scope * Identifies, develops, analyzes, and reports engineering project measures * Conducts monthly engineering status reviews and provides material for the monthly program reviews * Implements effective corrective actions as required * Manages the resolution of technical issues and ensures that they are communicated and resolved. * Conducts lessons learned after each major phase of the project * Scope of projects are usually small to medium and/or have small to medium engineering teams or may assist a DPME running a larger program. * Helps provide a clear understanding of project goals * Ensures that team members are rewarded for their contributions * May provide performance feedback and management for the project team * Takes immediate and decisive action in dealing with technical and performance issues * Leads small proposals and ECPs with identification of cross business unit strengths and technical shortcomings * Assists in ROM development Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Proven organizational and time management skills * Proven communication skills * Strong leadership skills * Proven team building and motivation skills * Proven conflict resolution and negotiation skills * Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments * Recognized internally as fully proficient in project management * Fully proficient ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories and concepts * Strong understanding of company policies and practices * Strong... For full info follow a pplication link. General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

How this job compares

Set against the 23,405 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Utah median$107–176K/yr174 salary ranges
  • US median$47–60/hr929 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 335 open Project Manager jobs in Utah and 23,405 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (20,257 postings).
Education
12,977 of the 23,405 open Project Manager jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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