R&D Programs Project Manager — Directed Energy

Optical Engines Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks paid time off

9 paid holidays

Health, Vision and Dental care 100%

401k with company matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Optical Engines Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Project Manager to support planning, execution, and delivery of multiple R&D programs, primarily in Directed Energy and NewSpace.

You will help manage scope, schedule, and performance while ensuring compliance with policies and contractual requirements, using MS Office tools to support BOM and schedule management. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a technical environment and aerospace-related programs, strong communication, and proven

Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex programs with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to coordinate schedules, budgets, and performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and peers.
• Experience with policy, contractual requirements, and compliance.
• Ability to work with ERP and programmatic software.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Manager and Engineering Team with planning and scheduling.
• Assist budgeting, performance tracking, and task lists.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and facility needs.
• Provide regular written and verbal reports to management.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, accounting, and supply chain.

Skills

Technical environment experience

Gov/DE/Aerospace PM experience

Cross-functional leadership

Customer & supplier relations

Communication & leadership

Program management tools

Written/verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Business/Tech

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ClickUp

Excel

Job description

Optical Engines Inc. in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Project Manager to support planning, execution, and delivery of multiple R&D programs, primarily in Directed Energy and NewSpace.

You will help manage scope, schedule, and performance while ensuring compliance with policies and contractual requirements, using MS Office tools to support BOM and schedule management. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in a technical environment and aerospace-related programs, strong communication, and proven