Deputy Project Manager

Deputy Project Manager | Curtiss-Wright Corporation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Curtiss-Wright Corporation, located in Round Rock, TX. Curtiss-Wright Round Rock is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with over six decades of experience designing sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission-critical applications in heavily regulated markets like nuclear, aerospace, and oil and gas. This role is crucial for strengthening project execution and serves as a developmental path towards a full Project Manager position by coordinating schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional communication.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person, Round Rock, TX
• Pay: $84700-$110000 yearly
• Team:
  Serves as an internal point of coordination between Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Customer Care, and other supporting departments, working closely with Project Managers.
• Mission:
  This person supports the successful execution of customer and internal projects and helps resolve communication gaps across departments.
• Tech Stack:
  Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and project-tracking tools.

• Project Execution Support:
  Support Project Managers with day-to-day execution of assigned projects, tracking schedules, milestones, risks, and action items.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  Serve as an internal liaison, coordinating internal meetings, documenting decisions, and helping resolve communication gaps between departments.
• Project Reporting and Documentation:
  Maintain accurate project records, schedules, meeting notes, and status updates, supporting weekly reviews and ensuring documentation is complete.
• Customer and Stakeholder Support:
  Support Project Managers in preparing customer updates and presentations, participating in meetings, and ensuring customer questions are routed and concerns resolved.
• Internal Project Ownership:
  Manage selected lower-risk internal projects or work packages from initiation to completion under guidance, gradually assuming responsibility for larger projects.

• Background:
  Must be a U.S. Citizen;
  Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations, project management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1 to 3 years' of relevant experience in project coordination, manufacturing, engineering, operations, customer service, or supply chain.
• Skills:
  
  Strong organizational and follow-up skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work effectively with technical and nontechnical teams.
• Bonus:
  Experience in aerospace, defense, nuclear, industrial manufacturing, or another regulated industry is preferred; PMP is a plus.