Project Management Specialist

Lead High-Impact Aerospace Projects and Help Shape the Future of Manufacturing Excellence

Ready to drive transformational projects for one of the world's leading aerospace organizations? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aviation and defense industry to hire Project Management Specialists for an exciting opportunity in Mesa, AZ. If you're an experienced project manager with a manufacturing background and a passion for operational excellence, this role offers the chance to lead critical initiatives that directly impact production success and business performance.

Position Details

• Job Title: Project Management Specialist
  
• Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)
  
• Location: Mesa, AZ
  
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  
• Pay Rate: Starting at $54.93 per hour
  

Make an Impact

As a Project Management Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting Fabrication Operations by leading the onboarding of new statements of work and managing critical work-transfer initiatives. You'll collaborate with engineering, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and leadership teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently, risks are mitigated, and operational objectives are achieved.

This is an opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy, improve processes, and help drive aerospace production excellence.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead the onboarding and integration of new statements of work into manufacturing operations.
  
• Manage permanent and emergent work movement activities across fabrication programs.
  
• Coordinate project plans, timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
  
• Monitor project performance, milestones, and deliverables while keeping stakeholders informed.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and other support teams.
  
• Facilitate communication across multiple departments to ensure project alignment and execution.
  
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  

Strategic Analysis & Business Planning

• Develop business cases and perform return-on-investment (ROI) analyses to support operational decisions.
  
• Evaluate project opportunities and recommend solutions that align with business objectives.
  
• Analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and drive resolution efforts.
  

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks.
  
• Develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
  
• Drive process improvements that enhance project management effectiveness and operational efficiency.
  
• Support the development and implementation of program management best practices.
  

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree and typically 6+ years of related experience, or
  
• Master's degree and typically 4+ years of related experience, or
  
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

Required Skills

• 5-10 years of project management experience
  
• Experience working within manufacturing or production environments
  
• Strong understanding of production lifecycle processes
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft business applications and systems
  
• Experience leading process improvement and efficiency initiatives
  
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  
• Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, defense, or advanced manufacturing programs
  
• Knowledge of production flow and manufacturing operations
  
• Background in:
  
  
  
  • Quality
    
  • Manufacturing Leadership
    
  • Industrial Engineering
    
  • Manufacturing Support Functions
    
  
  
  
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  
• Experience collaborating with teams across multiple business functions and leadership levels
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we're committed to connecting skilled professionals with industry-leading organizations that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense. This role offers an opportunity to work on meaningful projects that influence manufacturing strategy, operational performance, and business growth.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive pay starting at $54.93 per hour
  
• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized aerospace and defense leader
  
• Exposure to complex, high-visibility manufacturing initiatives
  
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  
• Professional growth through challenging, impactful projects
  
• Opportunity to build relationships with cross-functional leaders and experts
  
• Experience supporting programs that help advance aerospace manufacturing excellence
  

Apply Today

If you're a results-driven project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading complex initiatives from concept to completion, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join PDS Tech Commercial as a Project Management Specialist and help drive the programs, processes, and partnerships that power the future of aerospace manufacturing. Your leadership could make a lasting impact on some of the industry's most important operations.

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