Project Manager

Piper Aircraft; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft seeks an experienced Project Manager to take products from design concept to production. You will coordinate with management and stakeholders, develop requirements, schedules, budgets and risk plans, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 2-3 years in project management or coordination, BA/BS in business or STEM, and familiarity with aerospace industry processes. Travel and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business or STEM field or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of project management/coordination experience.
• Degree in Engineering or Business with Aeronautical/Aerospace discipline preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows-based programs (MS Office, MS Project).

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, execute, control and close assigned projects.
• Conduct meetings and group decision making process.
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to project team.
• Keep Management and others informed about project status and issues.
• Develop and maintain project governing documents.
• Create program presentations & briefings.
• Create and maintain integrated project schedules including coordination of resources.
• Maintain oversight of assigned projects to ensure they stay within scope, schedule and budget.
• Track and report cost and schedule performance.
• Interface with vendors for procurement of parts and materials.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Assist with other related duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in business or STEM field

Engineering or Aeronautical/Aerospace degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Coordinate with Management and other Stakeholders to implement new or modified products from design concept to production implementation. This includes, but is not limited to, the development and maintenance of requirements documents, schedules, manpower resource requirements and loading charts, budgets, risk, issues, opportunities, and other suchmanagement tools for the execution of assigned projects.

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within aircraft design & manufacturing. Relies on the instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Essential Job Functions

• Initiate, plan, execute, control and close assigned projects
• Conduct meetings and group decision making process
• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to project team
• Keep Management and others informed about project status and issues
• Develop and maintain project governing documents;

• Requirements
• Statement of Work
• Cost
• Schedule

• Create program presentations & briefings
• Create and maintain integrated project schedules including coordination of resources
• Maintains oversight of assigned projects to ensure they remain within scope, schedule and budget parameters
• Track and report cost and schedule performance
• Interface with vendors, ensuring necessary procurement of parts and materials for specific projects
• Prepares technical reports
• Perform other related duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. May be required to train and assist other employees, effectively partnering and collaborating on department and cross-functional organizational initiatives.

Minimum Position Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

Basic:

• BA/BS in business/STEM field or equivalent
• 2-3 years of project management/coordination experience

Preferred:

• Degree in an Engineering or Business with Aeronautical/Aerospace discipline

General knowledge and skills associated with cross functional coordination in areas of design engineering, methodization, manufacturing planning, production control, supply chain management, manufacturing engineering, aircraft fabrication and assembly and quality management, testing and certification functions.

Requires comprehensive knowledge of Windows based computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Requires moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting and/or moving light to moderately heavy weight material up to 35 lbs.

Mental Demands

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions need to be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to both office and plant environments. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Interacts regularly with various staff and employees, and occasionally with vendors, suppliers, community members and regulatory agency representatives.
• Travel and overtime are required when necessary.

Operational Excellence

• Supports all operational excellence initiatives ensuring full participation in all department services, continuous improvement efforts, and training programs.

Quality Assurance

• Maintains a safe, orderly working environment including FOD compliance.
• Ensures adherence to Piper Aircraft, Inc. corporate compliance policies.
• Adheres to organization and department policies and procedures.

Compliance

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations appropriate to job function.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Work ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
• Maintains compliance with company safety policies and procedures, OSHA, and EPA regulations including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), behaviors, physical space and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Knowledgeable in regard to the safety policies and procedures of the Company as described in the Company safety manual. The employee must adhere to all said policies and procedures while supporting the goals and objectives of the organization and recognize the Company’s need to achieve its business objective.

Communicates Effectively

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills who understands how to develop and maintain external supplier and internal customer relations in both written and oral form.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times during direct contact with employees, suppliers, and customers.

Decision Quality

• Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving on-time with deliverables.
• Knows and contributes the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Attention to Detail

• Takes responsibility for a thorough, accurate, and detailed method of completing work tasks.

Drives Results

• Overcomes adversity, consistently achieving quality results - even under demanding deadlines and unexpected operating circumstances.

Teamwork

• Interacts, partners, and collaborates effectively with others, positively contributing to overall department and organizational deliverables and results.