PROJECT MANAGER

Socket.dev; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Project Manager - Aerospace Supply Chain in Hollywood, MD to lead cross-functional programs, manage schedules, budgets and deliverables across Engineering, Quality, Finance, Planning, and Operations.

The role oversees external composite material suppliers and manufacturing vendors, requiring a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of PM experience in aerospace, with exposure to AS9100 standards and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, PM, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience coordinating projects across Engineering, Quality, Finance, Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software and tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerospace product development and production programs from initiation through delivery.
• Oversee composite material suppliers and manufacturing vendors to meet schedule, quality, and cost objectives.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, capacity, and delivery schedules to mitigate risks and prevent delays.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and action-item tracking systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure design requirements and change management are on schedule.
• Partner with Quality to ensure AS9100 compliance and customer requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor budgets, material costs, forecasting, and profitability.
• Work with Planning and Operations to align production schedules and deliveries.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and communicate status, risks, and KPIs to management.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting schedule, cost, quality, or satisfaction.
• Support supplier audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all project documentation meets requirements.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace

Cross-functional

Scheduling

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

PM software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

JOB TITLE: Project Manager - Aerospace Supply Chain
DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain
REPORTS TO: Chief Production Officer
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
CLEARANCE: Secret
LOCATION: Hollywood, MD

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Project Manager - Aerospace Supply Chain leads and coordinates cross-functional activities to ensure the successful execution of aerospace programs. This role oversees external composite material suppliers and manufacturing vendors while managing schedules, budgets, and deliverables.

The Project Manager works closely with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure projects meet customer requirements and are completed on time and within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage aerospace product development and production programs from project initiation through delivery.
• Oversee composite material suppliers and manufacturing vendors to ensure schedule, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, capacity, and delivery schedules to mitigate risks and prevent program delays.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and action-item tracking systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to ensure design requirements, technical deliverables, and change management activities are completed on schedule.
• Partner with Quality teams to ensure compliance with AS9100 standards, customer requirements, and internal quality processes.
• Coordinate with Finance to monitor project budgets, material costs, forecasting, and program profitability.
• Work with Planning and Operations teams to align production schedules, material availability, and customer delivery commitments.
• Lead cross-functional project meetings and communicate project status, risks, mitigation plans, and key performance metrics to management.
• Identify and resolve project issues impacting schedule, cost, quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Support supplier audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all project documentation is maintained accurately and in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Perform other duties as necessary and/or required.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing project schedules, budgets, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Experience coordinating projects across multiple functional departments, including Engineering, Quality, Finance, Planning, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software and tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, UAS, or advanced manufacturing programs.
• Experience managing supplier performance and strategic vendor relationships.
• Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of composite manufacturing processes and aerospace supply chains.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, or more with assistance.
• Work environment consists of office and manufacturing settings with potential exposure to noise, varying temperatures, odors, and chemicals.
• Ability to traverse manufacturing and production facilities as required.

Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate's qualifications and work location, where applicable.