Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Early in your career and ready to own something?

If you are an early to mid-career Project Manager looking to step up and take full ownership of real defense projects, this role gives you responsibility most PMs do not see until much later.

Columbus, Mississippi is a great fit if you want:

• A low cost of living that lets you get ahead financially
• Short commutes and less day-to-day noise
• The ability to focus on your work and build real experience fast
• A 4-day work week with Fridays off, without constant travel

This is an opportunity to grow quickly, not sit in a large PMO pushing paperwork.

You will be trusted with end-to-end responsibility for assigned projects. You will not be a support PM buried under layers of approval. You will be accountable for delivery and given the space to make decisions.

This role suits someone who wants:

• Ownership rather than oversight
• Responsibility earlier than a large defense prime would offer
• Direct exposure to engineering, manufacturing, and customer delivery

• Own day-to-day execution of assigned defense projects
• Manage schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations
• Track project cost, labor, and material spend
• Interface with customers and internal stakeholders
• Identify risks and drive mitigation actions
• Maintain project documentation and reporting
• Ensure compliance with ITAR and contract requirements

• 3+ years Project Management experience in a aerospace or defense company
• Experience supporting DoD contracts
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain Secret Clearance
• Must be willing to relocate to Columbus, Mississippi