Logistics Project Engineering Director

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom General Dynamics Land Systems Full time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Logistics Project Engineering Director to lead logistics project execution, develop requirements, and investigate issues.

About the Role:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical project management, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in managing logistics projects. You will be responsible for leading project execution, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule adherence, as well as developing and negotiating requirements for logistics products with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead logistics project execution, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule adherence.
  • Develop and negotiate requirements for logistics products with customers.
  • Investigate and analyze project issues, proposing corrective actions to resolve them.
  • Maintain ongoing dialogue, task definition, and flow down, scope and cost management, and status/reporting for LS&V and LPD efforts.
  • Liaise with IPS functional groups to update internal and external scope and schedules.
  • Liaise with other GDLS divisions and departments to ensure logistics products meet prime contract requirements.

Requirements:

  • University degree or college diploma in a technical discipline.
  • 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 and possess a valid passport.
  • Must 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 Contractor Logistics Support, Performance Based Logistics, and Model Based Engineering activities.

Work Environment:

  • Office/Shop Floor.

Physical Conditions and Hazards:

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

Estimated Salary Range:$120,000 - $180,000 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.



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