Project Coordinator Lead

Description:

At Sikorsky, we’re committed to driving continuous improvement across Operations to maintain our competitive edge and consistently deliver high-quality products. The Sikorsky Aerostructures Product Center, responsible for manufacturing and assembling helicopter airframe structures, is at the heart of this commitment. Our team in Troy supports UH/HH-60M, HH-60W, MH-60R, and MH-60T parts manufacturing and assembly, creating impactful work across all areas of production.

As a Project Coordinator Lead within the Continuous Improvement team, you will be integral to enhancing productivity, efficiency, and product quality. In this role, you’ll utilize methodologies like Lean Six Sigma to identify and implement changes that drive measurable results. You’ll coordinate and oversee critical projects across departments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and instilling a mindset of constant learning and adaptation within our teams.

• Deliver all Production System projects on time and to quality standards.
• Establish, coordinate, and ensure adherence to project milestone plans.
• Set clear expectations for project content review and support delivery where needed.
• Maintain continuity between projects, ensuring standard work reflects new tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate team meetings, organize project content, and manage deliverables effectively.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, designs and manufactures innovative, high-performance helicopters. Our Aerostructures Product Center focuses on the manufacture, procurement, and assembly of critical airframe structures, ensuring every detail meets the highest standards. We are committed to excellence and continually advancing the ways we work and deliver.

You are an experienced project coordinator with a passion for continuous improvement. You have a strong foundation in Lean Six Sigma principles and possess both analytical and leadership skills. You excel at setting clear project milestones, organizing content, and driving results. You’re comfortable working across all organizational levels and can effectively communicate and influence stakeholders from front-line employees to executives. You thrive on leading teams through change and enjoy the challenges and rewards of making a significant impact.

• Play a vital role in advancing productivity and quality within Sikorsky’s Aerostructures Product Center.
• Work alongside experts in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous learning and improvement.
• Be part of a team that values new ideas, continuous learning, and the power of collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree.
• Familiar with Lean Six Sigma principles.
• Comprehension of analytical tools, workflow time studies, and project management.
• Familiar with databases, data mining, and data analytics.

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills coupled with being a team player.
• Familiar with continuous improvement tools: SAP, Solumina, JIRA, and Tableau Dashboards.
• Strong organization skills including attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address and resolve issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate.
• Previous Sikorsky Operations experience.

None

Experienced Professional

RMS

Possible

Manufacturing

Full-Time

First

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.