Project Manager

Aerospace Manufacturer seeking a Project ManagerResponsibilities

• Leads others and directs all phases of assigned cross-organizational or business unit projects demonstrating proficiency in all project management areas in accordance with accepted project management standards in the industry (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008).
• Identifies key stakeholder project objectives and requirements.
• Ensures assigned individuals are executing the identified and assigned tasks and providing appropriate tracking and reporting per plan.
• Negotiates regulatory parameters in support of domestic and international projects with local, state, federal and international governmental agencies.
• Authorizes baseline plans and revisions.
• Provides in-depth analysis of project culminating with lessons learned and historical reports for incorporation into future project plans.
• Provides assessment of team performance to appropriate management.
• Consults with executive leadership and integrates organizational strategy and company initiatives to develop project deliverables.
• Focal point for the company with the customer
• Complete programe ownership from award to final delivery for delivery schedule, meeting quality standards and financial controls.
• Identify and manage program risks, issues and opportunities to the protect or improve the program
• Lead internal project teams to execute the program to plan
• Coordinate internal activities to ensure all tasks are progressed in line with the program requirements
• Coordinate and lead major milestone meetings with the customer (ITCM, PDR, CDR, FAI) and compile resulting minutes and action plans
• Portray the Customers' expectations and requirements to the Engineering team to ensure alignment
• Provide weekly status updates, milestone schedules and risk analysis summary's
• Communicate program status, on-going financial viability and identification of key issues to senior management
• Manage Customer Changes and follow up on change related costs and supporting proposals for both commercial and technical scope of work deviations
• Initiate invoicing of project payments and follow-up on payment as required

• BS Degree
• 5 years industry experience (aerospace integration experience desired)
• Engineering background, ideally within the aerospace industry
• Proficient in all MS Office applications required
• Experience in MS Project required
• Ability to travel