What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - CAB Engineering position at ALTEN Technology USA?
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
Position: Senior Project Manager - CAB Engineering (Contract)
Role Overview
As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of technical enhancements and product offerings, ensuring that each project adheres to the "stage-gate" methodology. You will lead multiple product development teams, guiding them to successfully deliver solutions while meeting key performance indicators, including quality, timelines, budget, and vehicle specifications. In this role, you’ll leverage agile principles to integrate new vehicle technologies into the Cab Engineering product streams, addressing market demands.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver project outcomes within the scope of Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Functionality (QDCF) targets.
Collaborate closely with line management to set clear expectations and secure annual resource and budget commitments for the projects.
Define precise deliverables and requirements for each department, ensuring alignment with the Global Development Process (GDP).
Guide Program Increment planning, applying an agile cadence approach to coordinate development teams effectively.
Identify key dependencies and promote collaboration between different functional teams and agile release trains.
Required Qualifications
What You Bring to the Role:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
8 years of experience in engineering project management.
Experience within an OEM setting, particularly in commercial vehicles or heavy machinery industries.
Strong familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Proficiency in Structured Problem Solving techniques (e.g., 8D).
Solid understanding of SAFe Agile, SCRUM, and KANBAN frameworks.
Willingness to travel as required.
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
Position: Senior Project Manager - CAB Engineering (Contract)
Role Overview
As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the entire lifecycle of technical enhancements and product offerings, ensuring that each project adheres to the "stage-gate" methodology. You will lead multiple product development teams, guiding them to successfully deliver solutions while meeting key performance indicators, including quality, timelines, budget, and vehicle specifications. In this role, you’ll leverage agile principles to integrate new vehicle technologies into the Cab Engineering product streams, addressing market demands.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver project outcomes within the scope of Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Functionality (QDCF) targets.
Collaborate closely with line management to set clear expectations and secure annual resource and budget commitments for the projects.
Define precise deliverables and requirements for each department, ensuring alignment with the Global Development Process (GDP).
Guide Program Increment planning, applying an agile cadence approach to coordinate development teams effectively.
Identify key dependencies and promote collaboration between different functional teams and agile release trains.
Required Qualifications
What You Bring to the Role:
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
8 years of experience in engineering project management.
Experience within an OEM setting, particularly in commercial vehicles or heavy machinery industries.
Strong familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Proficiency in Structured Problem Solving techniques (e.g., 8D).
Solid understanding of SAFe Agile, SCRUM, and KANBAN frameworks.
Willingness to travel as required.
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.
