Senior Software Technical Project Manager

Safran; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) matching

Paid time off

9/80 schedule

Job summary

RAVE Aerospace seeks an experienced Project Manager to plan and execute avionics projects, coordinating with engineering, operations, and quality teams to define plans, milestones, and risk mitigation. This role requires guiding cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality results.

You will drive design reviews, maintain comprehensive documentation, and optimize scheduling while leading complex, multi-team initiatives in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 6–10 years of experience in technical project management.
• Knowledge of electronic systems: boards, mechanical parts, cables, software.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Leads complex, multi-team projects independently.
• Develops and executes strategic project initiatives.
• Manages critical supplier/vendor relationships.
• Drives cross-functional process improvements.
• Leads risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Influences department-level decisions and strategies.
• Advanced experience with project management methodologies.
• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning for mid-sized projects; oversee execution and resolve moderate issues.
• Own risk assessments and deliverable tracking for assigned projects; resolve complex issues independently.
• Facilitate design reviews and resolve technical challenges collaboratively.
• Develop comprehensive project documentation; proactively adjust schedules as needed.
• Lead risk identification efforts; execute complex mitigation plans.
• Optimize project management tool usage for team efficiency; train others on advanced features.
• Lead resource planning for medium projects; resolve allocation conflicts.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

Budget management

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Lead multi-team projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Project management tools

Job description

Summary

Plans and executes avionics projects developed internally or with suppliers. Collaborates with cross-functional teams from engineering, operations, and quality to define project plans, track milestones, and manage risks.

Summary

Plans and executes avionics projects developed internally or with suppliers. Collaborates with cross-functional teams from engineering, operations, and quality to define project plans, track milestones, and manage risks.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead project planning for mid-sized projects; oversee execution and resolve moderate issues
• Own risk assessments and deliverable tracking for assigned projects; resolve complex issues independently
• Facilitate design reviews and resolve technical challenges collaboratively
• Develop comprehensive project documentation; proactively adjust schedules as needed
• Lead risk identification efforts; execute complex mitigation plans
• Optimize project management tool usage for team efficiency; train others on advanced features
• Lead resource planning for medium projects; resolve allocation conflicts

Requirements

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• 6-10 years experience in technical project management or related field
• Knowledge of electronic systems: boards, mechanical parts, cables, software
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Team-oriented work style
• Leads complex, multi-team projects independently
• Develops and executes strategic project initiatives
• Manages critical supplier/vendor relationships
• Drives cross-functional process improvements
• Leads risk management and mitigation strategies
• Influences department-level decisions and strategies
• Advanced experience with project management methodologies
• Proven track record of delivering complex technical projects
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation

Benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:

• Discretionary bonus program
• Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
• Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
• Embraced flexibility with our alternative work schedule (9/80) to navigate your workweeks with every other Friday off