Project Manager, Operations Management

The Project Manager will oversee complex engine manufacturing programs from order through delivery, serving as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating engineering, operations, logistics, supply chain, and leadership teams. This role focuses on managing multiple engine and technical programs simultaneously, tracking schedules, budgets, labor hours, parts procurement, and long-lead materials to ensure customer commitments and delivery dates are consistently met.

Success in this position requires strong communication skills, exceptional organization, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority in a fast‑paced, rapidly scaling environment.

• Manage multiple customer projects and engine programs simultaneously from initiation through delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, providing clear, timely status updates and managing expectations.
• Partner with customers and business development teams to fully understand project scope, requirements, and requests.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and proposals, including schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Track project schedules, budgets, labor hours, and deliverables, ensuring commitments and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate closely with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and vendors to keep projects on track.
• Work with multifunctional teams on bill of materials (BOM) design, labor tracking, and budget forecasting.
• Review Statements of Work (SOWs) and project requirements to ensure alignment with customer needs and internal capabilities.
• Manage long‑lead materials, production schedules, and delivery timelines to minimize delays and supply chain risks.
• Identify project risks and opportunities, aid business development and engineering staff in risk analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Use project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, and other PM software to plan, track, and report on project progress.
• Create reports, presentations, and project updates for customers and internal stakeholders, including leadership.
• Influence engineers and operations teams without direct authority to drive decisions, gain buy‑in, and maintain alignment on priorities.
• Interface with vendors for outsourced custom and commercially available parts, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Ensure all deliverables are executed safely, professionally, and on schedule in accordance with company standards.
• Adhere to AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards and regulations as administered by Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Collaborate with engineering department personnel to revise, implement, and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with engineering personnel to drive adoption of and compliance with standardized project management processes and software tools.
• Lead project meetings, remove roadblocks, and facilitate cross‑functional communication to keep projects moving forward.
• Support new product development, manufacturing initiatives, and operational improvements through effective project management.
• Prepare and manage change orders and ensure proper documentation and communication of scope changes.
• Apply knowledge of business systems, including Earned Value Management, Risk and Opportunity Management, and contract management such as firm fixed price.

• Proven experience in project and program management, including managing multiple projects, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently interact with customers, answer questions, manage expectations, and provide clear status updates.
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