Project Manager

Job Overview

As a Project Manager you will oversee the planning execution and delivery of projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to the required quality standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams manage resources and mitigate risks to drive successful project outcomes and contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our production operations.

Essential Functions

• Planning and Scheduling: Developing project plans setting objectives defining milestones and creating schedules to ensure timely completion of production tasks and delivery of products. This involves coordinating resources identifying dependencies and allocating budgets effectively.
• Resource Management: Identifying and allocating the necessary resources including labor materials equipment and facilities to execute production tasks according to the project plan. This also involves optimizing resource utilization managing capacity constraints and resolving resource conflicts.
• Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and uncertainties that could impact project objectives assessing their likelihood and impact and developing strategies to mitigate or manage them effectively. This includes monitoring risks throughout the project lifecycle and implementing contingency plans as needed.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Facilitating communication among project team members stakeholders and relevant parties to ensure alignment of goals expectations and requirements. This involves providing regular updates on project progress addressing concerns or issues promptly and managing stakeholder feedback effectively.
• Assist program management acquisition support analytic support technical analysis user requirement management/development and customer outreach and support.
• Apply technical and functional expertise to develop business solutions for evolving business.
• Contribute to project proposal efforts for existing and future growth by providing technical inputs.
• Provide project updates to Program Manager and stakeholders about progress and adjustments.
• Measure project performance to identify areas of improvements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis or in accordance with posted schedule.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the companys policies and practices.
• Embodies AEVEXs cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Must be proficient in the MS Office productivity suite of software.
• Familiarity with project management concepts scheduling requirements and program office functions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Understanding of risk management and quality assurance principles
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Time and resource management skills

Education / Certifications

• Bachelors degree in project management business administration engineering or related field
• CAPM or PMP preferred.

Experience

• 3 years in project management or equivalent experience in a technical environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is:

• Frequently required to sit and to reach to use computers and other office equipment
• Frequently required repetitive movements of wrists hands and/or fingers
• Occasional exertion in lifting objects weighing up to 50lbs. Additionally the position involves frequent movement around the building and shop floor. While the job involves frequent periods of sitting at a desk typically occupying 1/3 to 2/3 of the workday candidates should possess the physical stamina and flexibility to seamlessly transition between these activities to effectively oversee project operations and facilitate smooth production processes.

Security Clearance

• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance required. U.S. Citizenship required.

Disclaimer:

AEVEX Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.

About AEVEX

AEVEX headquartered in Solana Beach California supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation remote sensing and analysis solutions. The companys capabilities include custom design and engineering; rapid prototyping; sensor integration and sustainment; aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing exploitation and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define develop and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.S. Government partner nations and commercial businesses. AEVEX has major offices in California Florida North Carolina Ohio and Virginia.

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits including a 401(k)-retirement plan comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company professional development funds and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling legal help child and elder care support among other benefits for qualified employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AEVEX is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religious creed color sex (including pregnancy breast feeding and related medical conditions) gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship status military and veteran status marital status age protected medical condition genetic information physical disability mental disability or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.