Sr Project/Program Manager

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems or other); candidates must have a strong knowledge of engineering design process and knowledge of structural analysis tools such as FEA, CFD and thermal analysis.
• 10+ years of project/program management experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR
• Must be able to obtain a government clearance

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of new product development, supply chain and logistics, product rollout
• Managing or coordinating manufacturing activities (metal fabrication, assembly, QA within an ISO 9001 environment)

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Program/Project Manager to lead complex operations within the Aerospace & Defense sector. This individual will be responsible for managing and executing strategic programs across defense, aerospace and technology markets and ensuring that delivery, cost control and operational efficiencies are being met. Our client is a supply chain systems engineering firm that excels in operational delivery so candidates will be interfacing closely with high level clients and be a key part in helping them achieve their missions.

You will be responsible for:

• Customer communication
• Tracking milestones and schedules
• Writing proposals
• Working with engineering and production/manufacturing team to ensure product is delivered on time

This will be a fully onsite role in McLean, VA. Hours are 8AM - 5PM, Monday-Friday.