Project Manager - Aerospace

Altentechnologyusa; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten USA is seeking a senior project manager to lead the business-side implementation of the 3DX PLM system for Completion activities. You will coordinate with the IT PM, stakeholders, and SMEs to ensure requirements are met and drive project success.

The role covers all project phases from initiation to closure, with travel domestically and internationally as needed, and requires PMP or CAPM certification and bilingual English/French communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and aviation and/or project management experience.
• PMP or CAPM certification is required.
• Fluency in French and strong English verbal and written communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the business-side implementation of the 3DX PLM system for Completion activities.
• Collaborate with IT PM, stakeholders, analysts, and SMEs to optimize the solution.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Develop PM plans, schedules, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Lead project teams and manage stakeholder engagement across groups.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality, risks and change control.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

French language

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP or CAPM certification

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the business‑side implementation of the 3DX PLM system for Completion activities while ensuring business requirements are successfully met.
• Collaborate with the IT Project Manager, business stakeholders, business analysts, and subject matter experts to optimize the solution and drive project success.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and project closure.
• Develop project management plans, schedules, resource plans, risk assessments, and other project documentation.
• Lead project teams, facilitate communication, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure alignment across functional groups.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks while managing change control activities throughout the project.
• Provide regular, accurate, and timely project status updates to PMO leadership and key stakeholders.
• Mentor less experienced project managers and promote project management best practices throughout the organization.
• Support business transformation initiatives through positive leadership, communication, and change management activities.
• Maintain PMP (or equivalent) certification and ensure successful project delivery in accordance with organizational standards.
• Possibly work extended or off‑hours as needed to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of aviation and/or project management experience, including two (2) years supporting PLM system projects; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Current PMP or CAPM certification required.
• Fluency in French and strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project (or similar project management tools), and JIRA.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, team‑building, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating cross‑functional resources.
• Preferred experience with 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) PLM, business analysis, and enterprise system implementations.
• Preferred Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Aerospace & Defense industry background.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including potential travel to France.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or pregnancy.

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.