Aerospace Project Manager: Lead High-Impact Programs

Sonaca North America; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with company

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead assigned programs and projects, coordinating with engineering, quality, purchasing and other functions to achieve objectives while maintaining profitability.

Reporting to the PMO Manager, you will track KPIs and provide regular updates, drive continuous improvement, and ensure customer satisfaction across international programs. A strong background in manufacturing and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master’s in Business, Engineering Management, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Bid Manager, Project Manager, Senior PMO, Lead Engineer, Key Account Manager in a manufacturing industry (e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, Naval, …)
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications (Access, PowerPoint and Excel)
• An understanding of overall business operations, including financial implications of project results for revenue, expenses and profit margins.
• Proven experience of international Programs/Projects
• Ability to influence without authority to ensure project milestone completion
• Proven experience of leadership/followership out of formal hierarchical lines – you are a team player
• Knowledge of MS Project, Knowledge of Planview is a plus
• Positive attitude and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the company
• Must be organized and able to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Program(s)/Project(s), develop and execute Program/Project Plans, identify and track deviations to the plans and undertake recovery actions
• Lead multi-functional PM team (Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, etc.), you create a teamwork atmosphere and coach team members in order to enhance the highest level of collaboration and performance
• Coordinate with Sales, Proposal and Production personnel whenever necessary
• Track KPIs including financial margin, On Time Delivery (OTD), OQD, etc., and provide monthly KPI updates to top management
• Provide weekly status and/or report to the project team and PMO Manager at weekly reviews
• Establish an internal/external network to elevate/solve complex issues
• Contribute knowledge and experience to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives as part of the PM system

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s in Business/Engineering Management

Tools

MS Project

Planview

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead assigned programs and projects, coordinating with engineering, quality, purchasing and other functions to achieve objectives while maintaining profitability.

Reporting to the PMO Manager, you will track KPIs and provide regular updates, drive continuous improvement, and ensure customer satisfaction across international programs. A strong background in manufacturing and MS Office is essential.