Project Manager

Jobfu; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DZYNE Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead critical aerospace and defense programs from inception through execution. You’ll drive schedules, manage budgets, coordinate with customers and stakeholders, and report progress to the Program Manager.

Strong PM discipline and experience across R&D and production environments are essential. Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and hands-on leadership to deliver on ambitious programs and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Strong project management discipline with experience leading aerospace/defense programs.
• Experience overseeing R&D and production environments.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on assigned projects and execute against financial and schedule goals.
• Organize day-to-day task execution, monitor risks, and coordinate briefings with internal/external parties.
• Report project performance directly to the Program Manager and interface with clients.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling and planning

Client interface

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Aerospace or Defense industry experience

5+ years project management experience

Tools

ERP tools

MS Office / Project planning software

Job description

About The Role

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground\-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We’re growing fast and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success. Ready to do work that matters? Join us.

Position

Project Manager

Location

Irvine, CA. Onsite required

Position Description

The Project Manager provides leadership on assigned projects and acts to execute against financial and schedule goals. The Project Manager reports directly to a Program Manager, organizes the day-to-day execution of tasks, manages and tracks project risks, and coordinates financial and schedule briefings both internally and externally. The successful candidate MUST have a strong project management discipline background along with experience running projects in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Specific demonstrated experience in leading successful projects in both R&D and production environments is required.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Prepare project execution plans, schedules, and budgets while participating in all phases of project work from program kickoff to close out.
• The primary focus is on execution of project
• Manage and coordinate with key stakeholders responsible for the success of the project
• Interface with clients and relevant staff
• Support the development of Master Phasing Schedules, Program Execution Schedule, Staffing Plan, Work Breakdown Structure and Financial Execution Plan
• Report all aspects of project directly to Program Manager

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Understanding of Critical Chain Project Management, Earned Value and other project controls methods as they pertain to the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Experience across the product lifecycle
• Experience in enterprise resourcing and planning tools
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary engineering functions
• Ability to interpret engineering technical drawings, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Experience in proposal generation and capture

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math), Business, Management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have Aerospace or Defense Contractor industry experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of industry experience as a Project Manager overseeing project execution - in the design/development program lifecycle phase - while ensuring that projects meet client quality, schedule, technical and budget objectives.
• Positive, “can-do” attitude, self-starter, and talent/experience leading people and cultivating a healthy customer relationship
• Experience managing a range of projects is required.
• Experience in expanding programs beyond the initial phase and customer
• Ability to create a winning proposal
• Proven ability, capacity, and aptitude with planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating work, and obtaining cooperation from others (must be able to build rapport with program management and key stakeholders)
• High level of scheduling skills
• Experience transitioning from LRIP to rate production is a plus
• Skilled in the use of IT tools, including spreadsheets, word processing, planning, and scheduling software.

Clearance Level Required

Security Clearance Not Required (Preferred)

Travel

None anticipated

Working Conditions

The diversity of work conditions may range from an environment where there is little or no physical discomfort, such as a general office to a warehouse environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must have the ability to stoop, stand, climb, occasionally lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and worksites to facilitate work.
• May be performing physical activities including, but not limited to, heavy lifting and moving of items, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors.

Other Requirements: (if a clearance level is not required)

It is an essential requirement for the person in this role to have a legal right to work in the United States and be eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization and DoD Clearance.

Salary

$100,000-$150,000 annually Salary depends on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and/or other factors such as specialized or high-demand professions. In addition to the annual salary, the position will be eligible for an annual bonus. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of salary or annual bonus.

Benefits

Our benefits are DZYNE’ed for your overall health and financial wellness. DZYNE provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employee life and accidental death, and disability. DZYNE provides paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, DZYNE offers a 401K plan with an employer match. DZYNE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, DZYNE Technologies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which our company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.