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Saab, Inc.'s Surveillance U.S.
Division is seeking an Electrical Engineering Functional Manager to manage the team of Electrical Engineers and will report to the Director of Engineering.
The individual that fills this role will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of functional managers across multiple engineering disciplines, as well as program management counterparts to ensure the execution and delivery of a quality end product within cost and schedule targets.
Saab, Inc.'s Surveillance U.S. Division is seeking an Electrical Engineering Functional Manager to manage the team of Electrical Engineers and will report to the Director of Engineering. The individual that fills this role will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of functional managers across multiple engineering disciplines, as well as program management counterparts to ensure the execution and delivery of a quality end product within cost and schedule targets. Responsibilities will include:
Lead and develop the Electrical engineering team focused on meeting technical, program and business objectives.
Program resource planning
Develop on-going staffing capacity and long-term staffing plans
Recruit staff as necessary to meet business demand
Assign appropriate personnel to projects and programs
Ensure all personnel have established relevant goals and objectives that link directly to the objectives of the business.
Provide technical oversight, guidance, mentorship and coaching to assigned personnel in the performance of their assigned tasks.
Manage the annual performance review process, compensation reviews, and career development process.
Ensure accountability for creation of accurate cost and schedule targets, and execution of technical effort in accordance with those targets.
Understand and manage resources to Program Manager’s budget and schedule.
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Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable 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 ten 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.
Global defense and security company providing advanced technology solutions.
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Full-time
Senior · 15+ years experience
Onsite
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