Project Manager

CS GROUP

East Hartford (CT)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

15 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus
2% retirement benefit
Training / Professional development
6 paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Vacation / Sick / Bereavement leave
Employee Assistance Program
Life insurance: Spouse / Child option
Whole life insurance
Critical illness insurance
Legal assistance
Military leave

Job summary

CS Group USA is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead avionics and embedded systems development programs for aerospace customers. The role interfaces with customers and internal leadership, driving program execution and certification in DO-178/DO-254 environments.

Ideal candidates can operate independently, manage multiple stakeholders, and support frequent customer interactions. Local onsite or hybrid work is available in CT, with a preference for onsite collaboration and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
  • 12+ years industry experience with 7+ years in leadership roles.
  • Background in avionics and embedded systems development.
  • U.S. citizenship is required; willing to travel 6–8 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

  • Lead avionics and embedded systems programs from initiation to delivery and certification.
  • Serve as primary contact for customers and engineering teams.
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources.
  • Drive program execution using EVM, metrics, and agile/lean techniques.
  • Understand and apply Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration across Systems, Software, Hardware, Test, and Certification teams.
  • Mentor junior managers and support business development.
  • Travel for onsite meetings as needed.

Skills

Leadership
Stakeholder management
Communication
Project management
Risk management
Budgeting
Customer interfacing
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

EVM
Agile/Scrum
DO-178/DO-254

Job description

Company Description

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States.

Company Description

CS Group USA, a subsidiary of CS Group, is a key player in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace industry in the United States.

Joining CS Group USA is a unique opportunity to work on complex high-tech systems for the most prestigious aerospace manufacturers in the country. Our team operates primarily remotely, with employees based across multiple U.S. states, offering flexibility while staying closely connected. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment that fosters skill development and active involvement in the company’s growth.

Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead complex avionics and embedded systems development programs for aerospace customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing engineering projects involving avionics, embedded systems, DO-178, and/or DO-254 environments, while serving as a key interface to customers and internal leadership teams.

This role requires an individual who can operate independently, manage multiple stakeholders, drive program execution, and effectively support frequent customer interactions. Local candidates are strongly preferred due to the high level of onsite collaboration and customer meetings.

Location: The role can be onsite (CT) or hybrid.

Responsibilities
  • Lead avionics and embedded systems development programs from project initiation through delivery and certification in alignment with contracts and project plans.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, engineering teams, and executive stakeholders.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resource planning.
  • Drive program execution using multiple management techniques including, but not limited to, Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, standard metrics, and agile/lean techniques.
  • Understand and apply Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Systems, Software, Hardware, Test, and Certification teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and respond to difficult situations while minimizing operational disruptions.
  • Guide, mentor and train junior and upcoming managers.
  • Support business development activities.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 12+ years industry experience with 7+ years experience in formal leadership roles.
Qualifications
  • Background in avionics and embedded systems development or equivalent industry.
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Earned Value Management (EVM)
    • Agile/Scrum
    • Agile Product Owner expectations
    • Agile/Scrum Master expectations
  • Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects with minimal technical and managerial support.
  • Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • U.S. citizenship is required. Dual citizenship should be disclosed.
  • Able to travel approximately six to eight weeks in a year.
Additional Information

CS Group US values diversity in the workplace and encourages women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal people and people with disabilities to apply.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Benefits
  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity
  • 2% annual retirement benefit opportunity
  • Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
  • 6 paid holidays
  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance
  • Vacation / Sick Time / Bereavement leave
  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
  • Spouse / Child Optional Life
  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
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