Principal Additive Manufacturing Project Manager (Onsite)(Onsite)

RTX • West Des Moines, IA

1d • $107,500 - $204,500 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Principal Additive Manufacturing Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale additive manufacturing projects from initial customer engagement through successful production launch. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional execution across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and business teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader with strong project management expertise, technical understanding of additive manufacturing processes, and the ability to navigate complex R&D and production environments. You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, and external partners to advance innovative additive technologies from concept through implementation.

Requirements

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence, collaboration, and strong stakeholder relationships while driving project execution in advanced manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing, technology development, or production launch projects, with expertise in additive manufacturing processes, including metal additive manufacturing and transitioning technologies into production.
• Ability to translate technical requirements, customer needs, and business objectives into clear project plans, execution strategies, and deliverables.
• Experience managing project schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths using tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Experience applying Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) to monitor project performance, cost, and schedule alignment.
• Experience in production manufacturing environments with an understanding of operational processes, quality requirements, and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong risk and opportunity management skills with the ability to identify challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and drive resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects while maintaining focus on priorities and outcomes.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a proactive approach to solving technical and business challenges.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex additive manufacturing projects from quotation phase through production introduction, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, resource strategies, and execution roadmaps while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Direct and coordinate cross-functional project teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, operations, and administrative functions.
• Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to align technology development efforts with Additive Manufacturing Research & Development Technology Readiness Level (TRL) objectives.
• Partner with customers and stakeholders to define project scope, clarify requirements, establish timelines, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop engineering estimates, proposals, project schedules, and execution strategies that identify dependencies, deliverables, milestones, and critical paths.
• Monitor project performance using Earned Value (EV) management methods to track schedule and budget performance.
• Identify project risks, opportunities, and potential roadblocks while developing proactive mitigation plans and driving resolution.
• Track project progress, remove obstacles, and maintain clear communication with leadership, customers, and project stakeholders.
• Document project changes, delays, scope adjustments, and key decisions to maintain alignment and ensure successful execution.
• Forecast project revenue, monitor costs, and perform monthly project financial reviews to optimize profitability and meet business objectives.
• Prepare executive-level project updates, dashboards, and presentations for leadership review.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal