General Project Managment

Description:

Lead Strategic Projects in Aerospace: Join PDS Tech as a Project Management Specialist

Location: Hybrid (In-office as needed)
Preferred Locations:

  • Renton, WA (preferred)
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Contract)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (7 AM–3:30 PM)
Starting Pay : $51.75/hour


Drive Operational Excellence in Aerospace Programs

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Project Management Specialist to lead and support critical initiatives across payroll systems, vendor transitions, and software implementations. This role is essential to ensuring smooth operations and successful project outcomes across multiple business functions.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and Coordinate Projects: Oversee vendor transitions, software upgrades, and divestiture support, including payroll setup for external partners.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for project objectives, timelines, and performance recovery plans.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Conduct risk assessments, variance analysis, and impact studies to support strategic planning.
  • Process Improvement: Enhance project management systems and implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  • Operational Support: Assist with payroll and timekeeping processes, ensuring compliance and continuity.
  • Lifecycle Management: Maintain and update integrated project plans, schedules, and metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with HR, IT, and external vendors to ensure seamless execution.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of project management experience
  • Background in payroll and timekeeping
  • Experience with HRMS systems (e.g., PeopleSoft)
  • 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.                                               
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with vendor transitions
  • Experience working with large clients
  • Bachelor’s degree and typically 6+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we’re committed to helping professionals thrive in high-impact roles across the aerospace industry. As a Military Friendly® Employer, we proudly support veterans and service members transitioning to civilian careers. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunities to lead strategic, high-visibility projects
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Access to industry-leading tools and resources

Take the Next Step in Your Career

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for project leadership and operational excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and grow your career with PDS Tech Commercial.



Pay Details: $51.75 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


 
Job Number: US_EN_33_022581_2433714
Job Location: Renton, WA
Rate: 51.75
Per Diem: --
Overtime: --
Duration: indef
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 07/31/2025
Last Updated: 08/01/2025
Firm Name: PDS TECH COMMERCIAL, INC
Attention:
Address: 545 E JOHN CARPENTER FWY STE 950
City, State: IRVING, TX 75062
Phone: 214/647-9600
800 Phone: 800/270-4737
Email: Client.Services@pdstech.com
Website: Go To PDS Tech Commercial Website
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