Project Manager

Manpower, Inc.; Towamencin Township (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Project Manager for a direct-hire role in Telford, PA to lead aviation and aerospace programs from concept to completion, coordinating with engineering, operations, and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project or program management, strong cross-functional leadership, budgets and risks, and proficiency with MS Project, Jira or Smartsheet.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project or program management experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional aviation, aerospace, or MRO projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, and project risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale aviation and aerospace projects from planning through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and industry standards.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and maintain effective communication throughout lifecycles.
• Manage vendor relationships and project deliverables.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while maintaining timelines and objectives.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and project efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Aviation & aerospace

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Smartsheet

Job description

Project Manager – Machine Shop

Direct Hire in Telford, PA $100,000-$125,000

Manpower Direct Hire is partnering with a leading industrial manufacturing organization to identify an experienced Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Telford, PA. This is an excellent opportunity for a proven project management professional with experience leading complex initiatives within the manufacturing aviation and aerospace industries.

In this highly visible role, you will oversee large-scale projects from concept through completion while collaborating department leads, materials, and communicate with key stakeholders across multiple business functions to ensure successful project execution.

What You'll Do

• Lead large-scale aviation and aerospace projects from planning through completion
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and executive leadership teams
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, aviation safety requirements, and industry standards
• Drive stakeholder engagement and maintain effective communication throughout project lifecycles
• Manage vendor relationships and project deliverables
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while maintaining timelines and operational objectives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and project efficiency

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of project or program management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects within aviation, aerospace, or MRO environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, and project risks
• Proven ability to partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Excel, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct hire opportunity with a stable and growing organization
• Competitive starting salary of $100,000 - $130,000
• High-impact role with visibility across multiple departments
• Opportunity to lead critical aviation projects and drive operational success
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth

ManpowerGroup recognizes the importance of providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. We are committed to creating a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment by offering equal opportunity to access our services. At ManpowerGroup, we are committed to providing accommodations, and will work with you to meet your needs.#LI-JH1