Senior Project Management Specialist

Quest Defense; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Aerospace company in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Project Management Specialist to lead engineering projects and enhance operational efficiency. This role involves developing project schedules, providing regular updates, and ensuring timely communication among teams. Candidates should have experience in aerospace engines and project management, along with proficiency in scheduling software. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing team in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in Aerospace/Aircraft Engines.
• 3-6+ years leading engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily stand-ups and project meetings.
• Develop and track engineering project schedules.
• Provide weekly progress updates.

Skills

Aerospace/Aircraft Engines

Project management

Scheduling software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Project Management Specialist looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to further advance your skills and career in a great working environment? Join our fast-growing team supporting leading Aerospace companies! If you are a highly motivated individual, a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine interest in technology, we have the perfect job for you!

Potential Job Functions:

• Lead daily stand-ups, Project/Line of balance (LOB) meetings
• Develop and track engineering project schedules
• Track schedule, commit dates & delivery of critical engine hardware
• Track/communication of action items
• Prepare project schedule variance and recovery plan
• Provide weekly progress updates on existing issues until items are closed
• Review issue logs on a daily basis and acknowledge and process new issues
• Manage/coordinate due dates on a weekly basis to prevent issues from becoming overdue
• Participate in internal team calls to engage help where needed to resolve issues
• Interact with multiple organizations and management levels
• Leverage internal contacts to drive issues to closure
• Prepare & present weekly & monthly reports

Preferred Skills

• 3-6 years of experience with Aerospace/Aircraft Engines
• Associate or bachelor’s degree or significant relevant experience
• 3-6+ years of experience leading (project management) of engineering or technically driven projects
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or other scheduling software
• Knowledge of engineering processes:
• Customer gated review process
• Design reviews process

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone, video conferencing and computer work.
• Heavily Regulated Industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8 hour days plus lunch / 40 hour weeks / core (required) hours are 9AM to 4PM
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location: Cincinnati, OH (Quest Defense & Customer site)