Project Manager, Operations Management, Project & Program Management

Project Manager

Job Summary: ESAero utilizes a project team methodology to execute engineering contracts. Projects are managed by a combination of a Project Manager and a Lead Engineer. The Project Manager handles customer-facing project administration and is responsible for driving project performance and results. The Lead Engineer has overall responsibility for all the technical aspects of each project.

• Managing customer relationships and expectations, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Understanding contractual requirements and ensuring they are met.
• Developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Identifying risks to budget and schedule and orchestrating risk mitigation plans.
• Reporting project status to external customers, the project team, and senior leadership.
• Working with cost accounting to ensure accurate project performance and projections.
• Ensuring that project tasking remains within the agreed scope.
• Developing initial or follow-on quotes, SOWs, and proposals.
• Initiating customer interaction to modify contracts when project scope changes.
• Coordinating sub-contracting and/or outsourcing.
• Developing Statements of Work (SOW), project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensuring all regulatory and customer requirements are considered and executed in the project plan.
• Defining deliverables and working with customers to finalize acceptance criteria.
• Defining resource requirements and working with ESAero management to secure necessary resources.

• Developing a quality plan for each project and ensuring its execution.
• Identifying and executing traceability, inspection, test, and FAI requirements.
• Ensuring all quality requirements have been met prior to delivery.

• Identifying and securing machine availability, machinist, assembly, material handling, and test personnel to support project deliverables and schedules.
• Ensuring adequate space and appropriate equipment for the project team.
• Identifying training requirements for the project team and manufacturing personnel and ensuring timely training.

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Card required due to Federal Government Contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in Project and/or Program Management.
• BA/BS degree in engineering or a related technical field; MA/MS or MBA preferred.
• Formal project management education or training.
• 5‑7+ years' experience in program management, project management, engineering, quality, contracts, operations, procurement, and/or supplier management.
• Excellent computer skills, including project management software such as Microsoft Project.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in aerospace program management preferred.
• Experience with financial forecasting.
• Active promotion of an ethics‑based business culture and full compliance with ESAero’s “Code of Ethics” and related policies.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• MRP/ERP experience.
• Disciplined execution of processes and systems.
• Familiarity with ISO
  9001/AS9100.
• Knowledge of ASTM workmanship standards.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of DFAR, TINA, and ITAR.

• Health & Wellness:
  Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans, including a 100% employer‑paid option for employees and families.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay and paid holidays on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
• Life Insurance: $25,000 employer‑paid policy with optional additional coverage.
• Supplemental Coverage:
  Optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA):
  Tax‑advantaged account to manage medical expenses.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Work Environment:
  Casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.
• Ideal
  
  Location:
  
  Work in an area offering an outstanding quality of life.

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