Director, Software Engineering

Company: Peraton
Location: Reston
Posted on: September 14, 2020

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Director Software Engineering Jobs in Reston, VA. Hiring SurgeThis company is in a hiring surge in response to COVID-19. Job. Company. Rating. Reviews. We are seeking a Director of Software Engineering in Reston, Virginia to support the management and sustainment of mobile network components and services. We are looking for an individual who is a natural leader of project teams, having an instinctual understanding of the stakeholder’s requirements with an ability to scope and deliver accordingly while motivating the project team to execute.. What you’ll do…. Develop project plans and schedules, manage teams to timelines & milestones, identify & mitigate risks, resolve interdependencies, remove obstacles for project teams, communicate regular status updates, and serve as the primary interaction point with project stakeholders. Ensure teams align with strategic roadmaps for key capabilities. Simultaneously lead and manage large international projects across multiple countries both remotely and in person. Monitor and manage the all activities and critical path tasks to ensure on-time solution delivery and cross-team, cross organizational coordination and communication. Work closely with multiple internal departments, external vendors and telecom operators to implement sustainable business processes. Work directly with customers on technical integration of mobile services. Work closely with marketing teams to assure proper messaging for our solution offerings. Build and maintain internal and external relationships at all levels – from engineers to executives. Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time. Have a bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or other technical related field. Have your PMP certification. Have practical experience with:. Managing complex multimillion-dollar programs and projects. Working in an international telecom environment. Working directly with global mobile network operators. Strong management skills with the ability to coordinate and manage team members in diverse locations:. 10+ years overall technical experience. 5+ years of Project and Program Management experience. 5+ years in international product deployment of telecom services. 5+ years experience working with international mobile operators. Have technical knowledge of:. General knowledge and operational understanding of GSM, UMTS, LTE technologies. Basic understanding of mobile network signaling operations is preferred.. Microsoft project. Have the personal skills with:. Multi-cultural business environment; including field deployment, acceptance processes and support services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven expertise in managing international teams. Be a self-starter able to work in a fast pace environment with minimal direction.. Have the ability to work independently on complex problems and collaborate across cross functional teams. It would be even better if you…. Have the ability to speak German. Experience using Jira to manage development teams. Enjoy researching solutions to complex problems by analyzing telecommunication markets, standards, and technologies.. At Peraton, we’re at the forefront of delivering the next breakthrough in national security, every day. We’re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world’s most daunting challenges. How? By thinking differently. We’re not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how problems are solved. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed. Get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can’t be done.. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.. Get alerts to jobs like this, to your inbox.

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