Junior Program Manager- Naval Engineering
Role summary
The Junior Program Manager - Naval Engineering will be responsible for project development, tracking, and oversight within naval engineering initiatives. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or PMP certification, with 3-5 years of technical engineering experience and 1-3 years in a management capacity, including personnel and financial management. Key responsibilities include interfacing with engineers and customers, developing proposals and estimates, performing technical reviews, and managing customer expectations. Experience with Jira and Confluence is a plus.
Junior Program Manager - Naval Engineering
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for project development and tracking.
- Knowledge and understanding of Navy engineering projects
- Interfacing engineers associated with business growth plan.
- Oversee and direct program and project initiatives
- Develop proposal responses, project estimates and prepare status reports
- Work with GBS Senior Management and Division Managers on strategic initiatives and identification of growth opportunities
- Responsible for technical and financial oversight
- Interface with customers and manage customer expectations
- Manage personnel understanding employees job responsibilities
- Perform technical review of engineering design and software changes recommended by other engineers
- Provide management with feedback concerning engineering and design changes proposed
- Knowledge of NSWC Philadelphia a plus
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must possess the following professional experience and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, communications systems management, or an equivalent science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) degree from an accredited college or university, or a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is acceptable
- 3 to 5 years technical experience as a system, electrical, computer, or mechanical engineer or equivalent science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM)
- 1 to 3 years experience in management capacity to include project management and management of personnel.
- Relevant management experience to include financial management, financial tracking, fiscal oversite, and decision making, and day to day management of personnel.
- Experience in Jira and Confluence a plus
- Six Sigma or Scrum certifications a plus
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
Pay & Benefits:
- Salary: $100,000-$115,000 based on experience
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) with match
- Paid Time Off
- 11 holidays
- Benefits include:
o Medical
o Dental
o Vision
o Voluntary Life insurance
o Voluntary Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance
o Company Paid:
- - Basic life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
EEO Statement
The GBS Group is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on legitimate, nondiscriminatory business reasons, including merit, qualification, experience, and abilities. Our employment policies will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of the employment relationship, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training. Any employee who feels that he or she is or has been the victim of illegal discrimination or violation of this policy should immediately notify the Chief Administrative Officer or Human Resources. Employees may file a legitimate or good faith discrimination complaint without being subject to reprisal.