Senior Logistics Project Engineering Lead

Description

Key Job Elements:

• Member of Logistics Project Engineering (LPE) Team within the Logistics Systems and Validation (LS&V) department; responsible to lead the execution of GDLS-C supportability efforts for assigned MNG projects
• Develop/Negotiate requirements for logistics products with the Program/Customer
• Lead the investigation and analysis of the root causes of project issues and propose/implement corrective actions to bring issues to resolution
• Review customer feedback and liaise with functional LE teams to respond
• Lead, coordinate and assist with project execution for scope, cost and schedule using EVMS and existing departmental procedures and guidance documents
• Identify and act upon business growth opportunities
• Lead the preparation of Bid and Proposal documents
• Maintain ongoing dialogue, task definition and flow down, scope and cost management, and status/reporting for all LS&V and Logistics Products Development (LPD) efforts
• Liaise closely with Integrated Product Support (IPS) functional groups to update internal/external scope and schedules
• Liaise with other GDLS divisions, and other departments to ensure logistics products are developed in accordance with prime contract(s)
• Responsible for project risk and issue management, and primary POC to make timely decisions and resolve all LS&V and LPD issues related to execution of the project(s)
• Represent LE at regular customer meetings
• Prepare vendor sub-contracts to cover logistics effort and deliverables in accordance with the prime contract(s)
• Receive/address incoming correspondence from internal/external customer for impacts to LE
• Support the Configuration Management process, provide guidance regarding impacts to ILS products and life-cycle logistics support, including implementation of the change(s) into the ILS products
• Integrate feedback/learning from customers, competitors, operating entities, customer service, other industries, and industry groups, to continuously improve competitive position

 Required Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma in a technical discipline; including a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a technical project management position
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
• Superior communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to provide effective leadership in meetings
• Prior experience with the preparation of Bid & Proposal documents
• Proficient analytical skills to solve technical problems
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to travel (10% Cdn) and (5% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport
• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space.       

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong product knowledge of LAV vehicle configurations, and their related Logistics Products
• Understanding of logistics engineering processes and products
• Experience in dealing with customer performance and/or LE requirements
• Systems integration experience
• Familiarity with principles and implementation of Contractor Logistics Support, Performance Based Logistics, and Model Based Engineering activities
• Experience in ILS Engineering or Technical Publications
• Familiarity with the S1000D specification and MIL-STD-1388 2A/2B

  Working Environment:

• Office/Shop Floor

  Physical Conditions and Hazards: The conditions in which an individual or staff works, including but not limited to such things as amenities, physical environment, stress and noise levels, degree of safety or danger, temperature, location.  

• Nature of Supervision: Minimal (Self-directed work) 
• Work Interruptions and Distractions: Medium/significant, 
• Physical Environment: Office 
• Hazards: NA 

  Physical Demands Description: This section objectively captures and describes the physical demands that are required to perform a particular job or role. Usually completed by the ergonomist Usual mobility demands required are standing, walking, sitting, and stair climbing to access upper offices. 

Proficient analytical skills to solve technical problems High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environmentAbility to travel (10% Cdn) and (5% US & Int'l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passportMust be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space.