Team Lead – Project Manager

Cyient Limited; Connecticut; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient Limited in East Hartford, CT is seeking a Team Lead – Project Manager to guide a team of 8–12 direct reports and support the Discipline Manager with day-to-day operations and project execution. You will drive project deliverables, manage SoWs, and ensure alignment with customer expectations.

The role emphasizes responsible communication with SoW authors, monitoring metrics, and participating in customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4–7 years of engineering/PM experience.
• Experience with Pratt & Whitney Aerospace.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Teamcenter PLM and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Familiarity with P&W ESW applications.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate SoWs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily task delegation and coordinate SoWs, including quoting and scope adjustments.
• Track and report SoW progress, deliverables, and status updates.
• Ensure timely delivery of all SoW commitments.
• Organize and participate in customer meetings to review requirements, scope, and priorities.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and integration.
• Monitor and report team metrics: skills, deliverable status, workload distribution.
• Liaise between the team, Discipline Manager, and Business Unit Manager.
• Drive continuous improvement and ACE initiatives.
• Participate in annual performance reviews.

Skills

Pratt & Whitney Aerospace

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter PLM

Technical drawings

P&W ESW applications

Technical writing

Communication

Collaboration

Gas turbine theory

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

We are seeking a Team Lead – Project Manager to support and guide a team of 8–12 direct reports while assisting the Discipline Manager with day-to-day operations and project execution. This role will be responsible for driving project deliverables, supporting Statement of Work (SoW) management, and ensuring alignment between team performance and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily task delegation and coordinate updates to Statements of Work (SoWs), including quoting and scope adjustments
• Track and report SoW progress, deliverables, and status updates to SoW owners
• Ensure timely delivery of all SoW commitments
• Organize and participate in customer meetings to review requirements, scope, and priorities
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and integration
• Maintain regular communication with SoW authors and provide updates as needed
• Monitor and report team metrics, including:
• Skills tracking and team capabilities
• Deliverable status and workload distribution
• SoW staffing levels and module center engagement
• Collaborate with SoW authors to resolve quality or delivery concerns
• Serve as liaison between the team, Discipline Manager, and Business Unit Manager
• Contribute to and lead customer-facing meetings and internal reviews
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives, including support for Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE)
• Participate in annual performance reviews and feedback discussions
• US Citizenship required due to ITAR Restrictions.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience working with Pratt & Whitney Aerospace
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Familiarity with Teamcenter PLM system
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and prints
• Experience with P&W ESW applications
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Working knowledge of gas turbine engine operating theory

Supervises one or more sections of engineers and plans and directs the work of subordinates. Estimates manpower, schedules completion dates, monitors progress, and evaluates the results of jobs in order to meet contract terms. Assures that work performed follows generally stated objectives and is completed on time and within budget. Ensures that work is carried out in accordance with necessary health and safety regulations. Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and four to seven years of experience. Frequently reports to an Engineering Discipline Manager.

Designation

Associate

Location

East Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America

Qualification

Scope Management (PL2), Risk Management (PL2), Quality Management (PL2), Procurement Management (PL2), Integration Management (PL2), Human Resource Management (PL2), Cost Management (PL2), Communications Management (PL2), Time Management (PL2), Stakeholder Management (PL2)

Job Description Summary

Supervises one or more sections of engineers and plans and directs the work of subordinates. Estimates manpower, schedules completion dates, monitors progress, and evaluates the results of jobs in order to meet contract terms. Assures that work performed follows generally stated objectives and is completed on time and within budget. Ensures that work is carried out in accordance with necessary health and safety regulations. Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and four to seven years of experience. Frequently reports to an Engineering Discipline Manager.