Job Description:Rapidly growing Saab Inc. Land Systems division is seeking a dynamic Project Engineering Manager with experience in weapon systems engineering design, production support, and functional discipline team management. The primary function of the role is to provide engineering functional management of the team of 5 or more project engineers, some working remotely.The Project Engineering Manager will collaborate with program management teams, the division’s chief engineer, human resources and other functions to support new developments, execution of existing programs, and technology transfers, as well as to assist with Land Systems’ engineering organization growth and engineering alignment with the future business development.Travel is required, mainly domestic and some international. Currently the position is remote home office; relocation will be required to Detroit, MI area within 12 months upon the start date.Responsibilities include:Provide functional management to Project Engineering team, with focus on meeting technical and programmatic objectives.Assign appropriate engineering project management personnel to products lines, programs and projects; recruit staff as necessary to meet business demands, through both direct hire and contractual agencies.Provide leadership and management oversight, technical insight, guidance, mentorship, and coaching to project management engineering personnel in the performance of their tasks.Manage performance review and career development processes and conduct cyclical compensation reviews.Develop engineering training and professional development opportunities and execution strategies.Ensure personnel adherence to established company processes and procedures, provide feedback and actively contribute to development and updates to processes, forms, operating procedures, and templates.Support cost estimating activities, including proposals, IRAD, capital, and overhead budget developments.Ensure accountability for creation of accurate technical, cost and schedule targets.Help to assess technical risks and identify risk mitigation strategies within engineering teams and adjacent disciplines.Actively assist Land Systems leadership team in long-term engineering staffing planning and strategy development, including establishment of engineering home location, labs, and facilities.Support collaboration with other engineering functional managers to obtain and prioritize staffing needs.Contribute to Land Systems’ technology development roadmap planning from project engineering management perspective.Generate budgets and requests for project engineering function group, including overhead, capital, software, tools, subscriptions, and training.Together with Land Systems engineering leadership, assist other divisions’ efforts with project engineering management staffing needs.Compensation Range: $161,700-$218,300The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.Skills and Experience:Minimum Bachelor of Science in Engineering and 15 years of experience in related field, or equivalent combination of advanced degree and experience.Hands-on, direct experience in engineering project execution and management, related to product development, production and sustainment in DoD sector.Working, hands-on experience with matrix functional organization, including recruiting, hiring, performance reviews, career development processes and other staffing efforts.Excellent leadership and communication skills across the function, as well as with leadership teams, peers, subordinates, and business partners, domestically and internationally, in-person and remotely.Working experience with DoD and industry engineering processes, procedures, standards, requirements, tools, and practices.Experience and familiarity with other company functions operations, such as human resources, finance, supply chain, and other engineering functions.U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance (Secret minimum, existing clearance a plus).Domestic and international travel is required, up to 30%.Citizenship Requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Drug-Free Workplaces: Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.Benefits:Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependentsPaid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability401(k) with immediate vesting on employer matchTuition assistanceStudent loan assistanceWellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programsEmployee stock purchase program with employer matchAbout Us:Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.