Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence and National Security Alliance in Wichita, KS, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead Experimental Flight Test programs in a fast-paced, highly technical aerospace environment. You will drive development and certification flight tests, coordinating across engineering, operations, suppliers, and customer stakeholders from planning through execution.

The role requires strong scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5-8 years of Project Management experience in aerospace.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting aircraft development, certification, or flight test programs.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PM tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex Experimental Flight Test projects against scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop plans, milestones, and resource needs.
• Partner with engineering, suppliers, and customers to drive project success.
• Develop schedules, priorities, and allocation plans for multiple concurrent projects.
• Identify risks and lead mitigation activities.
• Monitor performance and provide executive status updates.
• Coordinate safety and security processes related to flight test activities.
• Prepare budgets and report on financial performance.
• Coordinate activities across multiple sites and remote collaboration.

Skills

Project Management

Aerospace Industry

Cross-functional Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

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.