Space & Defense Project Manager I: Drive Critical Testing

Element U.S. Space & Defense; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Element U.S. Space & Defense in California seeks a project manager to oversee active customer projects, balancing timelines, budgets, and scope to compress the project life cycle and deliver value.

You will own projects from initiation to completion, manage subcontractors, monitor costs, and build strong internal and external relationships while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. This role requires PM experience, ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to risk and

Qualifications

• AA Degree; BA/BS preferred or equivalent industry experience.
• 2-3 years' testing or technical customer service experience.
• Project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, and control projects through their entire EUSSD life cycle from new to completion.
• Must move projects from initiation to closing as quickly as possible while keeping costs at or below quoted amount.
• Own projects within the assigned book of business, ensuring value delivery and on-time delivery.

Skills

PM principles

Budget management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

AA Degree

BA/BS preferred or equivalent industry experience

Tools

MS Office

ERP

PM tools

Job description

Element U.S. Space & Defense in California seeks a project manager to oversee active customer projects, balancing timelines, budgets, and scope to compress the project life cycle and deliver value.

You will own projects from initiation to completion, manage subcontractors, monitor costs, and build strong internal and external relationships while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. This role requires PM experience, ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach to risk and