Project Manager

Elite Recruiting Co; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Recruiting Co. is seeking a Project Manager in Dayton, OH to own the delivery of a technical program from planning through execution. This role links engineering work with executive stakeholders, requiring clear progress reporting and proactive risk management.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and produce formal technical documentation to keep the program on track and aligned with contracts and milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, engineering, or business field.
• Proven experience managing projects in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical writing skills and experience producing status reports/deliverables.
• Track record of building and presenting executive-level materials.
• Experience managing project budgets, cost tracking, and schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly status reports to program stakeholders and leadership.
• Build and present executive-level slide decks summarizing program status, risks, and next steps.
• Manage project deliverables, tracking completion against milestones and deadlines.
• Manage project costs and budgets, tracking spend against plan and flagging variances early.
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering and operations teams to keep deliverables on schedule.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly to both technical teams and executive audiences.
• Escalate roadblocks proactively and drive them to resolution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Technical writing

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Project Manager

Dayton, OH

Our client is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for energetic and personable professionals to join our team.

Position Summary:

We’re looking for a Project Manager to own the delivery of a technical program from planning through execution. This role is the connective tissue between the engineering team doing the work and the executive stakeholders who need to know it’s on track. You’ll report progress, manage cost and schedule, and keep deliverables moving without surprises.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver monthly status reports to program stakeholders and leadership.
• Build and present executive-level slide decks summarizing program status, risks, and next steps.
• Manage project deliverables, tracking completion against contract milestones and deadlines.
• Manage project costs and budgets, tracking spend against plan and flagging variances early.
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross-functional engineering and operations teams to keep deliverables on schedule.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly to both technical teams and executive audiences.
• Escalate roadblocks proactively and drive them to resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical, engineering, or business field.
• Proven experience managing projects in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong technical writing skills, comfortable producing status reports and formal documentation.
• Track record of building and presenting executive-level materials.
• Experience managing project budgets, cost tracking, and deliverable schedules.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP or similar project management certification a plus.