Aviation Projects Lead — Global, Cross-Functional

Mankiewicz; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

PTO

Overtime opportunities

On-the-job training

Safe and team-oriented environment

Employee recognition

Job summary

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our North American aviation operations. This role leads cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of project management experience, excellent verbal and written communication, and familiarity with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years work experience in project management preferred.
• PMP certification is a bonus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with SAP software (preferred).
• Excellent computer proficiency (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint).
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage aviation-focused customer acquisition and product implementation projects.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal employees, distributors, and key aviation customers.
• Coordinate with the Sales Director and technical teams to define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Oversee product support efforts including color-matching, supply chain coordination, and technical specifications alignment.
• Drive project timelines, monitor milestones, and ensure on-time delivery of all project phases.
• Lead project reporting, status updates, and internal communication efforts across departments.
• Facilitate and document key meetings, customer visits, technical training sessions, and trade show planning.
• Ensure accurate management of customer databases, project documentation, color samples, and marketing materials.
• Analyze and improve internal workflows related to complaint handling, order tracking, and outstanding invoices.
• Utilize SAP and other internal systems for project tracking, forecasting, and sales analytics.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies throughout project lifecycles.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support regional sales activities and contribute to the development of business strategies.
• Ensure that all necessary information and technical details are communicated properly
• Ensure reporting processes as per defined contents and time lines
• Requires flexibility and understanding that this position may be required to perform duties outside the duties listed above in order to meet the mission and goals of Mankiewicz Coatings.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mankiewicz Coatings LLC is seeking a motivated Project Manager to join our North American aviation operations. This role leads cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of project management experience, excellent verbal and written communication, and familiarity with SAP and MS Office.