Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

About DZYNE

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready.

We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success.

Ready to do work that matters? Join us.

The Project Manager provides leadership on assigned projects and acts to execute against financial and schedule goals. The Project Manager reports directly to the Program Manager, organizes the day-to-day execution of tasks, manages and tracks project risks, and coordinates financial and schedule briefings both internally and externally. The successful candidate must have a strong project management discipline background along with experience running projects in the Aerospace and Defense industry.

Specific demonstrated experience in leading successful projects in both R&D and production environments is required.

• Prepare project execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of project work from project kickoff to close out.
• Manage and coordinate with key stakeholders responsible for the success of the project
• Interface with clients and relevant staff
• Support the development of Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
• Report all aspects of project directly to Program Manager

• Must have Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience as a Project Engineer and/or Project Manager overseeing project execution in the design/development or fielded operations program lifecycle phases.
• Experience managing a range of projects is required.
• Experience in expanding programs beyond the initial phase and customer
• Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with program management and key stakeholders)
• High level of scheduling skills
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.

• Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management, Earned Value and other project controls methods as they pertain to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience across the product lifecycle
• Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions
• Ability to interpret engineering technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Experience transitioning from LRIP to rate production is a plus
• Experience in proposal generation and capture

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Business Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

None, security Clearance not required but preferred

Yes, Up to 10% anticipated

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office environment, to warehouse and other facilities.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25…