Aerospace Project Manager – Cross-Functional Ops

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to direct cross-functional projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will oversee operational aspects, manage schedules and budgets, and act as a liaison between program management, planning, and Operations leadership.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and leadership across multiple teams, with a focus on delivering on-time, quality results within a major commercial program.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in a highly-regulated, relevant manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between program management and planning, project team, and Operations leadership.
• Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules, and prepares status reports.
• Assesses production issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer goals and objectives.
• Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, customer and other stakeholders.
• Assist in training/ mentoring/ developing Team members as well as suggest new strategies or concepts.
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously (coordination,status, and performance to plan).
• Cross-functional coordination and leadership to achieve project goals.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.
• Demonstrated ability to foster business partnerships with internal customers and functional organizations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Smartsheet

SAP

MES

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to direct cross-functional projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will oversee operational aspects, manage schedules and budgets, and act as a liaison between program management, planning, and Operations leadership.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, stakeholder communication, and leadership across multiple teams, with a focus on delivering on-time, quality results within a major commercial program.