Job Title: Program Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to monitor progress and lead a software engineering team through their engineering life-cycle. The ideal candidate will identify and troubleshoot issues, set up change requests, capture status, and report to the project lead. You will provide technical guidance and direction to ensure high-quality software releases.

ResponsibilitiesMonitor progress as per the program requirements.Lead a software engineering team through the engineering life-cycle.Identify and troubleshoot issues within the engineering life-cycle.Set up change requests and capture status reports.Understand and utilize branching techniques to drive development.Assist software engineers/developers in navigating appropriate channels.Provide technical guidance and direction in developing software requirements, design, code, and test procedures.Establish and maintain the Software Development Plan (SDP) and software development environment.Ensure all software engineering activities are managed efficiently and effectively.Develop resource estimates for manpower, schedule, cost, and scope.Establish work assignments and collect completion statuses from individual engineers.Manage software engineering execution throughout the project lifecycle using project metrics, risk management, structured decisions, and project status reports.Coordinate with Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineers and Configuration Management (CM) Engineers.Support Peer Reviews, Software Configuration Control Boards (SCCBs), and other project-related meetings.Work with CM Engineers to develop build scripts and execute software builds with release notes.Essential SkillsTechnical leadership experience in communicating with engineering team leads.Overall software development experience, including build and branching experience, understanding requirements, and scripting.Proficiency in C++, RTOS, Embedded software, CAN bus, Linux, object-oriented programming, and Python.Experience with software processes such as configuration management, scheduling, estimates, and software architecture.Strong CMMI experience.Work Environment

You will be reporting up to a Project Lead and leading cross-functional teams comprised of 5-10 engineers. The position allows for the ability to work from home and also onsite in hybrid environment. Enjoy flexible schedules with no hard start/stop times, ensuring a great work-life balance. Additionally, you will be working on cutting-edge military technologies and obtaining a Secret-level security clearance.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $67.31

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Warren,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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