System Engineering Manager

System Engineering Manager at Insight Global System Engineering Manager at Insight Global in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey Posted in 4 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Title :

Systems Engineering Manager Clearance :

US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable

Public Trust Clearance Location :

Gaithersburg, MD (

Start Date :

Can

START ASAP

- prior to getting

Public Trust Clearance Salary :

$120K-$150

K Perm Placement Job Description:

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of relevant experience OR a Master's Degree with 3+ years of experience 2+ Years experience managing technical teams Hands-on experience building and supporting microservices-based systems Experience in systems engineering, software development, or DevSecOps in full lifecycle environments. Experience working in SAFe or similar Agile frameworks. Strong communication and leadership skills. Ability to obtain and maintain a

Public Trust Plusses:

SAFe certification (SA, SSM, or SP). Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and cost account management. Background in cost estimating and program execution. Experience with Agile metrics and large-scale system integration. Familiarity with FAA/NAS or similar mission-critical environments. We are seeking a Systems Engineering Manager . You will lead a multidisciplinary team of 12-15 systems engineers, developers, and DevSecOps personnel within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment . This role serves as a front-line manager within an Agile Release Train (ART), responsible for delivery execution, staffing, and alignment with program objectives supporting mission-critical systems. You will work alongside cross-functional teams and technical leaders to deliver predictable outcomes in a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that impact millions. This role focuses on building and modernizing real-time, safety-critical systems using a combination of traditional systems engineering and AI-augmented software development practices. You'll work on software to apply AI tools to accelerate development, improve quality, and enhance system reliability. Day to

Day:

Lead and manage a cross-functional team supporting SAFe Agile teams within an Agile Release Train (ART). Perform staffing and hiring activities, including interviewing and evaluating candidates to maintain high-performing Agile teams. Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for cost, schedule, and performance management. Develop cost estimates, workload projections, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for program execution and proposals. Interface with customers on cost, schedule, technical performance, and resource management. Plan and coordinate work using Program Increment (PI) objectives, iteration goals, and Agile metrics to ensure delivery alignment. Partner with Release Train Engineer (RTE), Product Owners, and Product Management to support program priorities. Support Agile ceremonies including PI Planning, sprint events, ART syncs, and Inspect & Adapt workshops. Track and improve team performance using Agile metrics (velocity, throughput, predictability). Identify and remove impediments; manage risks and cross-team dependencies. Support DevSecOps practices including CI/CD, automation, and continuous integration. Provide technical oversight and manage subcontractor support as needed. Conduct performance reviews and support employee development.