Team Lead – Project Manager

Cyient; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient is seeking a Team Lead – Project Manager in East Hartford, Connecticut, to guide a team of 8–12 direct reports. This role will drive project deliverables, manage Statements of Work (SoW), and ensure alignment with customer expectations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Pratt & Whitney Aerospace and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Strong communication and technical writing skills are essential. The position offers a salary range of $80k–$90k.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required due to ITAR Restrictions.
• Experience with P&W ESW applications.
• Working knowledge of gas turbine engine operating theory.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily task delegation and coordinate updates to Statements of Work (SoWs).
• Track and report SoW progress and deliverable status.
• Organize customer meetings to review requirements and scope.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and integration.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Experience working with Pratt & Whitney Aerospace

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and prints

Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Effective communication and collaboration abilities

Tools

Teamcenter PLM system

Job description

Team Lead – Project Manager

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.

Salary: 80k-90k

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
• Manage associate access requests (network, folder, assets, remote tools, etc.)
• 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