Project Manager

Textron; Waterboro (ME); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportun

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimb.)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in Waterboro, ME, seeks a Project Manager to own a subset of a major defense program under a Sr. Program Manager. You will drive program execution with strong organization, teamwork, and clear communication, collaborating closely with engineering and manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on leadership, 5+ years of PM experience, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and supplier interfaces. Security clearance eligibility is required; PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred.
• 5 years of experience on project teams with schedule development/monitoring and risk management.
• Willingness to practice hands-on management and drive timely execution across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work with engineering, contracts, finance, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS Office; eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial, technical, and schedule requirements of program components to deliver technically acceptable products on time and within cost.
• Develop and present formal briefs to internal and external audiences; review and edit content from stakeholders; lead internal dry runs.
• Understand Integrated Master Schedule and critical path for program subset; execute mitigation for on-time completion.
• Support CAMs in execution to a baseline budget with accurate Estimates to Complete and variance reporting.
• Interface with suppliers and Textron Systems’ procurement to communicate program updates and changes.
• Collaborate with engineering and assembly on the floor; communicate progress internally and externally.
• Assist with proposal generation and submittal to the customer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

5 years experience

Hands-on management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong written and verbalcommunication

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Howe & Howe business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Howe and Howe Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for the Waterboro Maine facility. The Project Manager will own a subset of a major defense program, under the supervisor of a Sr. Program Manager, and work within a highly collaborative and dynamic team.

This role requires excellent organization, teamwork, and communication skills to ensure program execution that meets mission objectives. A successful candidate in this role will be action-oriented, have strong written and verbal communication, and exhibit a team mentality.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will have responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Managing the financial, technical, and schedule requirements of program components to deliver products that are technically acceptable on time and in a cost-effective manner.

• Developing and presenting formal briefs to internal and external audiences, reviewing and editing content from other stakeholders, and leading internal dry runs prior to the event.

• Understanding the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and critical path for a subset of the program and executing any mitigation efforts to ensure on time / early completion of tasking.

• Supporting Control Account Managers (CAMs) in execution to a baseline budget – ensuring accurate Estimates to Complete and robust variance reporting from all CAMs supporting a subset of the program.

• Interfacing with critical suppliers and Textron Systems’ internal Procurement organization to communicate program updates / changes to and from the supplier.

• Working creatively to solve customer problems and communicating program progress both internally and externally.

• Assisting with proposal generation and submittal to the customer.

• Work hand in hand with engineering and assembly technicians on the floor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred, Business, Supply Chain, or similar discipline acceptable.

• 5 years of experience working on project teams, inclusive of project schedule development / monitoring and risk management.

• Willingness to practice "hands-on" management, demonstrate deep ownership of assigned scope, and drive timely execution across cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional partners including engineering, contracts, finance, scheduling, supply chain, manufacturing, and quality.

• Strong interpersonal skills: willingness to engage and challenge stakeholders on urgent topics or when answers are unsatisfactory.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in MS office.

• Eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Prior US military defense / aerospace industry experience.

• Understanding of Earned Value Management principles.

• Understanding of principles associated with Risks and Opportunities.

• Proposal development experience.

• PMP Certification or equivalent.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• - Flexible Work Schedules
• - Education Assistance
• - Career Development & Training Opportunities
• - Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• - Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$72,500 - $90,700 per year.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Textron Systems
Primary Location: US-ME-Waterboro
Job Function: Program Management
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Job Posting: 10/28/2026, 2:24:44 PM
Job Number: 345928