Aerospace Project Manager - Cross-Functional Programs

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs within a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment in Kansas.

You will coordinate with program management, planning, operations leadership, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of complex projects. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, strong skills in MS Project/Excel/PowerPoint/Word, and a Bachelor’s Degree or PMI certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related experience in a highly-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent experience.
• PMP or other PMI Certification.
• Experience with SAP, MES and MES experience.
• Root Cause Analysis experience.
• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership.

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
• Business Acumen, Managing with Influence, Interpersonal relationships and communication

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

PMP or PMI Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

MES

Smartsheet

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead cross-functional programs within a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment in Kansas.

You will coordinate with program management, planning, operations leadership, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of complex projects. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience, strong skills in MS Project/Excel/PowerPoint/Word, and a Bachelor’s Degree or PMI certification.