Project Manager, Sr.

Curtiss-Wright Corporation; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 114,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with Employer Match and Profit Sh

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Referral Program

Competitive Pay

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright Corporation in Pittsburgh (Cheswick) is seeking a Sr Project Manager to lead mid-sized projects and critical programs. You will drive strategic initiatives, coordinate diverse teams, and manage cost and schedule to meet contract requirements.

The role supports DoD-related projects with a focus on effective communication and change management. The position offers a flexible schedule (work from home 1 day or 9/80) and opportunities for professional development, with a competitive

Qualifications

• 7+ years project management or project leadership experience.
• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• DoD security clearance eligibility and US citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core projects.
• Leads project team and regular meetings to monitor progress toward objectives.
• Maintains effective customer communications and addresses requirements and expectations.
• Resolves issues in imaginative and practical ways to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Develops standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and cost tracking.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) Preferred

Job description

We are looking for a Sr Project Manager to join our Pittsburgh (Cheswick) location.

Your Responsibilities:

• Leads and executes mid-sized projects or a definable portion of a larger program in accordance with contract requirements and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Collaborates with diverse teams to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Salary: $113,900.00 - $189,800.00 per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in PA. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge:

• Defines, launches, and drives mission-critical strategic and operational initiatives in core projects.
• Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways.
• Creates a method of change management including ownership of a documentation library, communication plans, process training, etc.
• May be responsible for project management tasks and development of standards and processes for scheduling, administration, and accounting.
• Responsible for acquiring follow-on business associated with assigned programs and for supporting new business development by leading proposals.
• Manage, coordinate and control Project Work Plan execution to achieve project technical, cost and schedule objectives.
• Efficiently and effectively work towards goals in a complex, diverse environment with multiple constraints.
• Lead the project team and regular project meetings to monitor and drive progress toward project objectives.
• Maintain effective customer communications, ensuring that all customer requirements and expectations are addressed effectively.
• Address and resolve project issues pertaining to project work scope, technical requirements, quality, schedule, resource assignments, cost customer interface and other project related activities.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and/or resolution options to project team members’ customers and EMD management.
• Review and control project cost, including the coordination and certification of Estimate at Complete dates.
• Develop and monitor the Project Risk Management Plan as part of project planning and execution.
• Interact with Sourcing and suppliers to plan for and secure the materials needed for the project and future production.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent with appropriate course complete to support a project management team.
• 7+ years project management or project leadership experience.
• Excellent organization, communication (written and oral) and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Project Management Professional Certification Preferred
• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

At this facility we have a flexible work schedule - Work from home (1 day) OR 9/80 schedule.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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