Lead High-Impact Digital Transformation Projects in Aviation

Ready to drive technology initiatives that shape the future of aerospace and aviation? PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading aviation industry organization to hire an experienced Project Management Professional to lead critical digital technology projects. If you're a strategic thinker, skilled communicator, and proven project leader who thrives in complex environments, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact while working remotely.

Position Details

Job Title: Project Management

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (12 Months)

Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday-Friday | First Shift | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $84.67 per hour

Make an Impact

As a Project Management professional, you'll lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical digital technology initiatives supporting aviation and aerospace operations. You'll work closely with leadership, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic business objectives.

From managing schedules and budgets to mitigating risks and driving collaboration, your leadership will play a key role in delivering innovative technology solutions that support operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and success criteria to ensure business goals are achieved.
  
• Oversee project execution and ensure alignment with customer expectations and organizational commitments.
  
• Lead project activities supporting Jurisdiction & Classification and Hardware Export Management initiatives.
  

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and lead high-performing project teams across multiple functional areas.
  
• Establish strong partnerships with technical teams, business leaders, and impacted departments.
  
• Communicate project vision, priorities, and expectations to stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and shared ownership of project outcomes.
  

Risk, Issue & Financial Management

• Identify project risks, opportunities, dependencies, and potential roadblocks.
  
• Apply project management best practices to scope, schedule, financial, and resource management.
  
• Conduct variance analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action planning.
  
• Escalate critical issues to leadership with well-developed recommendations and mitigation plans.
  

Executive Communication & Reporting

• Prepare and present project updates, key metrics, and recommendations to senior leadership.
  
• Translate complex project information into actionable insights that support decision-making.
  
• Provide clear visibility into project progress, challenges, and business impacts.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Promote project management excellence through standardized processes and best practices.
  
• Drive operational efficiencies that improve project delivery and business outcomes.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8+ years of relevant project management experience, or 15+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  
• Proven experience managing technology-focused projects and programs.
  
• Experience overseeing application, infrastructure, security, and software development initiatives.
  
• Advanced proficiency building and managing project schedules using Microsoft Project.
  
• Strong leadership, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
  
• Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
  
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% as business needs require.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with both Waterfall and Agile Scrum project methodologies.
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  
• Experience leading digital transformation initiatives in aerospace, aviation, defense, or highly regulated industries.
  
• Strong understanding of project financial management and resource planning.
  
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and influencing strategic decisions.
  

Why Join Us?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that drive innovation across some of the world's most advanced industries. This role offers the chance to lead meaningful technology initiatives while collaborating with experts who are shaping the future of aviation.

What You'll Gain

• Competitive compensation at $84.67 per hour.
  
• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
  
• Opportunity to lead enterprise-level digital transformation projects.
  
• Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace and aviation technology initiatives.
  
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  
• Work with experienced leaders and high-performing cross-functional teams.
  
• Dedicated support from the PDS Tech Commercial team throughout your assignment.
  

This is more than a project management role. It's an opportunity to influence strategic technology initiatives, drive business results, and help transform the future of aviation.

Ready to Lead the Next Big Project?

If you're an experienced project management professional with a passion for technology, leadership, and delivering results, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take your career to new heights as a Project Management Professional with PDS Tech Commercial and our industry-leading aviation partner. Your leadership can help power the next generation of aviation innovation.



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.                                               

 

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