Project Manager

Doncasters Group; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters is seeking a Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of aerospace-focused projects in Auburn, AL. You will align resources, budgets and timelines, manage stakeholders, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining standards.

The role requires strong project management skills, experience in manufacturing or aerospace, and excellent communication. Candidates with PMP certification are strongly preferred and experience with MS Word/Project, PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects in manufacturing or aerospace industries
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to plan, monitor, and deliver projects on time and budget

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct all activities for full project implementation
• Ensure activities align with objectives, budgets and timelines
• Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders and site team
• Coordinate with Contractors, Vendors and authorities
• Prepare information and documents for project implementation
• Monitor progress and drive accountability across the project team

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Tools

MS Word

MS Project

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Can you bring order to complexity and turn project goals into results? Are you ready to turn big plans into successful projects? Doncasters has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team in our most recent expansion project based in Auburn, AL.

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there’s a chance Doncasters played a part in making that happen?

We are a specialist manufacturer of complex precision cast components for aerospace engines and industrial gas turbines, supporting leading OEM programs.

We excel in turning metals into motion, working in alloys and manufacturing complex product designs to offer an unparalleled range of solutions for high performance and specialist applications.

We employ more than 3,000 people across 14 core manufacturing facilities globally, providing the scale and expertise required to serve leading aerospace engine and IGT OEMs.

At Doncasters, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, integrity, and teamwork.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in


• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities


• Long-term career growth within the organization


• PTO


• Competitive 401K


• Competitive medical insurance

The Role:

The Project Manager leads the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of projects from initiation through completion. This role is responsible for aligning resources, budgets, timelines, and project objectives while proactively monitoring progress, addressing challenges, and ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Manager serves as a central point of coordination, driving accountability and collaboration to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required standards.

• Plan, organize and direct all activities as required for the full implementation of project goals and objectives


• Ensure that project activities are consistent with the project objectives and that objectives can be met.


• Ensure the project meets targets, budgets and time-lines, with appropriate reporting and evaluation


• Develop, complete and finalize all project deliverables according to the timeline with the assistance of the Site Management Team.


• Coordinate activities with Contractors, Vendors, Employees, and local and state authorities, equipment suppliers and local site management team.


• Coordinate, participate, facilitate and take minutes at the Project Steering Committee meetings


• Ensure timely preparation of information and other written Documents/material as required for implementation of project activities


• Ensure and maintain effective and on-going communication with individuals and groups involved directly or indirectly in the project


• Continually monitor the progress of the project


• Conduct an orderly, systematic and incremental evaluation of the project


• Update the Site Management team on a regular basis about the progress of the project

Interested?

If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and including report writing, position paper development and publication/presentation of research results


• Strong project management, organisation and software skills


• PMP certification strongly preferred


• Excellent interpersonal, time management, problem solving and organizational skills


• Knowledge of Word, Project, PowerPoint and Excel


• Ability to develop and maintain program/project plans

Equal opportunities:

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process.