Senior Project Manager

Motion Recruitment; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 137,760 - 165,312; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

Legal Protection Plans

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager with extensive U.S. commercial airline experience to manage aircraft modification projects. This onsite role in Seattle offers a 1-year contract with competitive benefits and the opportunity to enhance project management skills. The ideal candidate will collaborate across teams, ensure FAA compliance, and manage executive communications. A Bachelor’s degree in business is required, along with proven project management expertise.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project and/or change management experience.
• Must have U.S.-based aircraft modification experience and knowledge of STCs.
• Strong understanding of FAA, DOT, and aviation regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex aircraft modification projects from planning through implementation.
• Collaborate with change management partners to deliver rollout strategies.
• Coordinate efforts across various teams to drive key milestones.
• Prepare and deliver clear executive presentations.

Skills

Project management experience

FAA regulatory knowledge

Change management

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Teams

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

This range is provided by Motion Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100.00/hr - $120.00/hr

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Lead Talent Recruiter, Enterprise Talent Services at Motion Recruitment

Our client is seeking a seasoned Project Manager with strong U.S. commercial airline experience to lead high-impact aircraft modification initiatives. This role will support highly visible connectivity upgrade programs across the fleet, including the integration of next-generation in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi hardware. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with FAA, DOT, and other regulatory environments, and has a proven track record managing STC-driven aircraft technology retrofits. This person will partner closely with an internal change management team and must be comfortable presenting to executives and fielding C-suite-level inquiries.

This role is based onsite in Seattle (just South of SeaTac airport) and offers candidates the opportunity to grow their project and change management skills with industry experts over the course of a 1 year, W2 contract that includes competitive benefits and the potential to extend or convert to permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex aircraft modification projects from planning through implementation, ensuring adherence to compliance and operational requirements
• Collaborate with internal change management partners to deliver seamless rollout and adoption strategies
• Coordinate efforts across engineering, operations, vendors, and business leadership to drive key milestones
• Support projects involving entertainment system upgrades, Wi-Fi hardware retrofits (including ESA antennas), and satellite service transitions (from GEO to LEO networks)
• Prepare and deliver clear, executive-facing communications, including C-suite presentations and status updates
• Translate technical requirements into actionable project plans without needing to be the technical SME
• Ensure compliance with FAA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory frameworks throughout the project lifecycle

Required Skills & Experience:

• 4+ years of project and/or change management experience
• Must have U.S.-based aircraft modification experience and knowledge of STCs
• Strong understanding of FAA, DOT, and other aviation regulatory requirements
• Experience managing or supporting retrofit programs involving in-flight entertainment, connectivity, or similar aircraft technologies
• Proven ability to manage executive communications and present to senior leadership
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and keep projects on track under pressure
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field — or 2 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and at least 18 years of age

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with ESA antennas, satellite networks (GEO/LEO), or similar aircraft hardware integrations
• Experience with airline maintenance practices and cross-functional aviation operations
• Exposure to change management methodologies or collaboration with internal change teams
• PMP certification or willingness to obtain
• Proficiency with MS Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, MS Project, or other PM collaboration tools

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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