Project Manager

SOGECLAIR; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SOGECLAIR is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Experimental Flight Test programs in Wichita, Kansas. You will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, suppliers, and customers to plan, execute, and monitor complex flight test projects from concept through certification.

The role requires a technical engineering background and 5–8 years of aerospace PM experience, with strong communication and leadership skills to drive project success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5–8 years of project management experience in aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of PM principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience supporting aircraft development, certification, or flight test programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex Experimental Flight Test projects with adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to establish plans, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Partner with engineering, suppliers, and customers to drive project success.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, priorities, and resource plans across multiple projects.
• Identify project risks and lead mitigation planning and execution.
• Monitor performance and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Coordinate safety and security processes related to product development and flight tests.
• Support investigations and corrective actions for potential deficiencies.
• Prepare budget forecasts and maintain visibility into financial performance.
• Create and present project reports and executive updates.
• Coordinate activities across multiple sites and support remote collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager – Experimental Flight Test

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support Experimental Flight Test programs within a dynamic aerospace environment. This role will be responsible for leading complex development and certification flight test projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring successful project execution from planning through completion.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment and enjoys collaborating with engineering, operations, suppliers, and customer stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex Experimental Flight Test projects while ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to establish project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and execution strategies.
• Partner with engineering teams, technical specialists, suppliers, business leaders, and customer representatives to drive project success.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, priorities, and resource allocation plans across multiple concurrent projects.
• Identify project risks and lead mitigation planning and execution activities.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Participate in and coordinate safety and security processes related to product development and flight test activities.
• Support investigations and corrective actions related to potential product deficiencies.
• Prepare budget forecasts and maintain visibility into project financial performance.
• Create and present project reports and executive-level updates.
• Coordinate activities across multiple sites and support remote collaboration as required.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5–8 years of experience in Project Management within the aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience supporting aircraft development, certification, or flight testprograms.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

Preferred

• Experience supporting aircraft certification programs.
• Knowledge of flight test operations and aerospace product development processes.
• Experience managing multi-site or geographically dispersed teams.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, collaborative approach to project leadership.
• The ability to navigate complex technical environments and deliver results.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• A commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Join a team where innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration drive the future of aerospace development.