Project Planning & Control Engineer

Veriipro; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking a project manager in Cincinnati, Ohio, responsible for developing and maintaining integrated project plans aligned with program objectives. The role requires proven experience in project planning, strong analytical skills, and engagement with clients to address their technical needs.

Candidates should have familiarity with project management methodologies, compliance in aerospace or defense environments, and strong proficiency in Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, tracking, and control within engineering, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret project data, identify trends, and recommend actionable insights.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Monitor and track project performance across scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and provide technical inputs.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project management methodologies

Cost control

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project plans, schedules, and milestones aligned with program objectives.
• Monitor and track project performance across scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Identify deviations, assess risks, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Support risk, issue, and dependency management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in resource planning, allocation, and workload monitoring.
• Participate in project reviews, audits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry/regulatory standards.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and provide technical inputs.
• Address and resolve customer technical queries in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical & Functional Skills

• Proven experience in project planning, scheduling, tracking, and control within engineering, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret project data, identify trends, and recommend actionable insights.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile).
• Familiarity with cost control, Earned Value Management (EVM), and KPI tracking.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint for reporting and documentation.

Domain & Compliance Experience

• Experience in aerospace or defense industry environments.
• Exposure to regulated environments with compliance and security requirements.
• Eligibility for or prior clearance under Canadian Controlled Goods regulations (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification or training in project management frameworks (e.g., PMP or equivalent).
• Experience working with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.