Aviation Project Manager: Concept to Production

Piper Aircraft; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft seeks an experienced Project Manager to take products from design concept to production. You will coordinate with management and stakeholders, develop requirements, schedules, budgets and risk plans, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 2-3 years in project management or coordination, BA/BS in business or STEM, and familiarity with aerospace industry processes. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business or STEM field or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of project management/coordination experience.
• Degree in Engineering or Business with Aeronautical/Aerospace discipline preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows-based programs (MS Office, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, control and close assigned projects.
• Conduct meetings and group decision making process.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to project team.
• Keep Management and others informed about project status and issues.
• Develop and maintain project governing documents.
• Create program presentations & briefings.
• Create and maintain integrated project schedules including coordination of resources.
• Maintain oversight of assigned projects to ensure they stay within scope, schedule and budget.
• Track and report cost and schedule performance.
• Interface with vendors for procurement of parts and materials.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Assist with other related duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in business or STEM field

Engineering or Aeronautical/Aerospace degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Piper Aircraft seeks an experienced Project Manager to take products from design concept to production. You will coordinate with management and stakeholders, develop requirements, schedules, budgets and risk plans, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 2-3 years in project management or coordination, BA/BS in business or STEM, and familiarity with aerospace industry processes. Travel and overtime may be required.