Engineering Project Management Support specialist

Job Description

Job Description
Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Engineering Project Management Support Specialist to assist program managers and engineering teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of projects. This role provides essential support for control account management, earned value performance tracking, and cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with a strong foundation in project management principles and tools, with a focus on large-scale product development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

1. Lead project planning activities including resource allocation, scheduling, and budgeting.
2. Manage control accounts and maintain earned value management (EVM) metrics.
3. Track and report project progress, identifying risks or issues and escalating as needed.
4. Coordinate communications across project teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
5. Support project teams in Control Account Management (CAM) practices including variance analysis and corrective action implementation.
6. Assist with project documentation, including meeting minutes, action items, and status reports.
7. Develop and maintain project management tools, templates, and reports to streamline project delivery.
8. Collaborate with other functional departments (e.g., operations) to ensure successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
2. 8+ years of experience in project management, control account management, or a related discipline within a product development environment.
3. Proven ability to lead and support large-scale projects with emphasis on earned value management and project performance tracking.
4. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, scheduling, and cost control.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis/reporting tools.
6. Experience using project management software such as MS Project, PM Compass, or OpenPlan.
7. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with senior leaders and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
2. Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.

Certifications (if any)

1. Project Management Professional (PMP) or other recognized project management certification (preferred).

Education: Bachelors Degree

Certification: Project Management Professional

Company DescriptionCompunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.

We have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.

Company Description

Compunnel Inc., established in 1994; is a leading provider of Staffing, IT/Software, e-Learning/Training, Business Intelligence, and Cloud Solutions. A leader in contingent and permanent workforce solutions, we also provide temp-to-hire staffing, project-based/SOW staffing, and payroll services to our esteemed clientele which includes Fortune 500 companies of diverse industry segments. Ranked as one of the largest staffing firms in the US which is our primary service market; we also have a significant presence in Europe and Asia. As a national service provider in the US, we are serving our customers all major states and regions; thereby generating numerous job opportunities for prospective employees in their preferred locations of choice.\r\n\r\nWe have witnessed multi-fold YOY growth, and continuously adding a large pool of talented resources to our employee base every year. Our extensive experience in hiring professionals of multiple in-demand skill sets (IT, Engineering, Healthcare, Admin-Clerical, Finance, Professional, Light Industrial, etc.) further makes Compunnel a wider and preferred platform for people to pursue their careers in the US. We welcome people from all walks of life and cultures, and we support workforce diversity by providing equal employment opportunities to people without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, national/ethnic region, disability, or any other basis.