Lead Projects That Will Explore Aerospace as a Project Manager

Location: Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Job Type: 10-Month Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pay Rate: $33.38/hour 
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

About the Role

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to support the exciting and high-impact Program. In this role, you will combine project management expertise with technical insight to support the design, development, assembly, and testing of critical flight hardware.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license. 
 

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, operations, supply chain, and quality functions to meet technical, cost, and schedule goals

• Lead and facilitate project tasks and planning across various engineering and functional teams

• Use integrated scheduling, risk management, and earned value management tools to drive project progress

• Initiate and manage engineering changes in Windchill; handle quality notifications (QNs) in SAP

• Support hardware assembly and testing, including issue resolution and root cause investigations

• Track and report on project execution performance

• Forecast and monitor project financials, and provide monthly cost re-estimates

• Maintain and present project status reports and business updates to leadership

• Support continuous improvement initiatives for project efficiency

• Uphold professional and ethical standards in all project-related interactions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)

• Experience managing technical or engineering projects

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work 100% onsite in Windsor Locks, CT

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP, Windchill, and project cost management tools

• Experience in aerospace, satellite systems, or hardware development

• Knowledge of integrated product development and quality assurance processes

Why Join Us?

PDS Tech Commercial connects talented professionals with leading-edge programs across the aerospace and defense industry. By joining our team, you will:

• Be part of a historic mission contributing to space exploration goals

• Work in a collaborative environment with top-tier engineering talent

• Enjoy competitive compensation and opportunities to expand your skill set

• Gain experience on a nationally recognized, technically advanced program

Take the Next Step in Your Aerospace Career

If you're ready to support one of the most innovative and ambitious space missions of our time, apply today. Join us in delivering technology that pushes the boundaries of exploration.

Apply now to begin your journey.

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