Capability Project Lead/ Deputy Program Manager Engineer

Acara Solutions seeks a Capability Project Lead/ Deputy Program Manager Engineer for our client in Scottsdale, AZ.

• Lead engineering-focused project execution as a Capability Project Lead and Deputy Program Manager.
• Plan, organize, and manage program scope, schedule, cost, and technical performance.
• Communicate project status, risks, impacts, and corrective actions to diverse stakeholders.
• Apply project leadership principles, including Earned Value, SPI/CPI, and Cost Account Management.
• Guide teams through complex technical challenges and evolving program requirements.
• Creates an environment in which the impact of technology on the business is clearly recognized.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science or Technology or Mathematics with 5 years of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, planning, and execution within complex environments.

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience.
• Proven organizational and time management skills.
• Proven communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to motivate a team.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and handle some negotiations.
• Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments.
• Proficient in project management.
• Ability to apply or develop highly advanced technologies, principles, theories, and concepts.
• Fully proficient understanding of company policies and practices.
• Fully proficient understanding of engineering processes and practices.
• Fully proficient in planning and organization skills.
• Fully proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of tools and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient knowledge of various project life cycles, including agile.
• Fully proficient in communicating issues, impacts, and corrective actions.
• Fully proficient ability to easily and effectively communicate project topics to a diverse audience.
• Fully proficient in clearly reporting relevant information.
• Ability to understand and apply project leadership principles, including SPI/CPI, Earned Value, Cost Account Management (CAM), and Statistical Process Controls for complex programs.
• Fully proficient in anticipating technology, process, and skill needs.
• Demonstrates proactive leadership and has name recognition throughout the business unit.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD security clearance.