Technical Project Manager

IT / Technical

Technical Project Manager Andover, MA Posted : 12 / 18 / 2025

Job Description

Job ID# : 214717

Job Category : IT / Technical

Position Type : Associate - W2

Shift :

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Technical Project Manager, in Mobile, AL. Job ID#214717

Job Description :

Responsible for leading a portfolio of projects & programs in various technical areas related to commercial aircraft production.

The leader will be accountable for effective decision making to ensure risks are mitigated as well as scope and scheduled goals are met.

Responsible for managing the project finances to ensure budgets are maintained and resources are utilized properly.

Lead cross functional teams to achieve project milestones and support stakeholders using change management processes.

Collaborate with project teams to ensure project execution On-Time / On Quality / On-Cost.

Put together multiple business cases using financial and operational data.

Establish multiple project schedule(s) and control of the project(s) using earned value management.

Define & manage the industrial set-up of project(s) to include the work breakdown structure.

Establish the project governance and organize project teams / work package leaders into the organizational breakdown structure.

Manage project resources within the company's matrix organization.

Assist in financial planning, cost analysis and control for several projects' operational and capitalized expenditures.

Control and report of the project status to customers and to the internal organization.

Manage of Risks & Opportunities.

Analyze As-Is conditions and define and develop the To-Be solutions.

Create and implement the project customer acceptance plan.

Track tasks and actions against the project baseline.

Establish KPIs to ensure project targets are being maintained.

Manage project milestones as well as prepare and present milestone gate reviews with the senior leadership steering committee.

Maintain stakeholder engagement and communication plans.

Responsible for internal and external customer contact.

Lead projects in the FAL Mobile in collaboration with the Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, PMO and other local and global departments.

Change management practices to be utilized in the deployment of the projects.

Monitor the performance of the deployed project.

Collect lessons learned and best practices.

Required Education : Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or Management.

Required Experience : 3 or more combined years of experience in engineering, continuous improvement in a manufacturing or production environment, and project or program management (may include time spent in graduate studies or military training).

Preferred Experience :

Experience in aviation / aerospace / automotive.

Experience in industrial or other engineering.

Demonstrated several successful implemented improvements in the manufacturing environment over several years.

Preferred Licensure / Certifications :

PMP Certification or AIB Bronze Level Certifications.

Agile, Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean+, DfSS, or Black Belt Training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities :

Must demonstrate proficiency in G-Suite and Microsoft applications.

Strong knowledge of PPM tools and techniques.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to galvanize a team together to reach the project goals.

Demonstrated effective communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in math and science.

Able to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision in order to meet deadlines.

Ability to handle multiple tasks while dealing with a high volume of complex information and specific deadlines.

Effective communication skills including the ability to write reports and present data to senior management.

Ability to speak to large groups of people to present status reports.

Experience using LBIP+ / DMAIC methodology.

Required Technical Systems Proficiency : Google Suite and Gemini.

Preferred Technical Systems Proficiency : Planisware.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance :

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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